NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1235125238 DPM
Verify on CMS → Sandy Amador, DPM
Podiatrist in North Bergen, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,602 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 600 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 320
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 84 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Sandy Amador, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 3,113 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Sandy Amador, DPM
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1235125238), first enumerated 09/25/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,113 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235125238 · Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1235125238
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 11K Podiatrist
- MIPS-LOW 0/100
- RX-MID 3,113
- BOOK-LIGHT 526 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-FINISH Keith Arbuckle · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Amador · this pr… 0
Amador · this provider
0 MIPS pts
- Robert Buckenber… 0
Robert Buckenberger
0 MIPS pts
- Keith Arbuckle ·… 0
Keith Arbuckle
0 MIPS pts
- David Bates · near 0
David Bates
0 MIPS pts
- James Bowman · n… 0
James Bowman
0 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Sandy Amador, DPM's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
0 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sandy Amador, DPM sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,362 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sandy Amador, DPM writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sandy Amador, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Sandy Amador, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
3,113 10× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sandy Amador, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235125238 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sandy Amador, DPM - brand share 4.0%
Podiatrist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 3,113 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
3,113
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
600
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,284.867
- Total Day Supply
- 88,654
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $87K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 76
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 232, 75-84: 225, 85+: 92
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sandy Amador, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
627 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
373 claims
- Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole
331 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
267 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr… 174
Betamethasone Dipropionate
174 claims
- Gabapentin 157
Gabapentin
157 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 113
Gentamicin Sulfate
113 claims
- Ketoconazole 108
Ketoconazole
108 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 627 |
| Ciclopirox | 373 |
| Clotrimazole | 331 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 267 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 174 |
| Gabapentin | 157 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 113 |
| Ketoconazole | 108 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 90 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Sandy Amador, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,602
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
320
Avg Claims per Provider
Sandy Amador, DPM's 3,113 claims are above the specialty average of 320.
Nationwide Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Amador, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (0 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Amador.
One of 526 Podiatrist providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Anthony Acello
DPM
Edison, NJ
Dr. Richard Adler
D.P.M.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Scott Agins
DPMD
Irvington, NJ
Dr. Maarij Ahmed
DPM
Marlton, NJ
Dr. Nafis Ahmed
DPM
Denville, NJ
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Amador, DPM's specialty? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in North Bergen, New Jersey. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Sandy Amador, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Sandy Amador, DPM wrote 3,113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 600 beneficiaries.
What is Sandy Amador, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sandy Amador, DPM located? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM is located at 6301 KENNEDY BLVD, North Bergen, NJ, 07047. Phone: (201) 662-8700.
What is Sandy Amador, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235125238, issued on 09/25/2005.
Does Sandy Amador, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does Sandy Amador, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sandy Amador, DPM had 19 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,602 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 320 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sandy Amador, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sandy Amador, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sandy Amador, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,113 Part D claims and 600 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sandy Amador, DPM's credentials? ▼
Sandy Amador, DPM's NPI is 1235125238 with credentials DPM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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