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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1730529470 D.P.M.
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Podiatrist in Hickory, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 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
574
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.6K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 574 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.4/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 574
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $1.6K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,987 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
574 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.4/100 6.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 89.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1501 TATE BLVD SE STE 203, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 304-0400. NPI 1730529470 was issued on 06/26/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 574 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730529470 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.356
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.3573
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Eldridge Podiatry PA
Hickory, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
ConvaTec Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. - brand share 7.0%
Podiatrist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 574 2023 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 2023.
574
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 592
- Total Day Supply
- 12,311
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 118
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.74
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 76, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
133 claims
- Mupirocin 48
Mupirocin
48 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 41
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
41 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 40
Ammonium Lactate
40 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 36
Gentamicin Sulfate
36 claims
- Allopurinol 31
Allopurinol
31 claims
- Ciclopirox 26
Ciclopirox
26 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 20
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 133 |
| Mupirocin | 48 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 41 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 40 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 36 |
| Allopurinol | 31 |
| Ciclopirox | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 |
| Colchicine | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s 574 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Eldridge.
Dr. Jane Andersen
DPM
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Lloyd Armstrong
D.P.M.
Durham, NC
Dr. Adam Badaczewski
DPM
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. William Banks
DPM
Waynesville, NC
Dr. Russell Barone
DPM
Hendersonville, NC
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. wrote 574 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
What is Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4/100 (Quality: 76.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. located? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. is located at 1501 TATE BLVD SE STE 203, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 304-0400.
What is Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730529470, issued on 06/26/2013.
Does Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Mupirocin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 574 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Stephanie Eldridge, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1730529470 with credentials D.P.M.. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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