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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1023077278 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Mentor, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,929 in Foot & Ankle Surgery 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
570
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.4K
73 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Stephen Frania, DPM filed 570 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Mentor, Ohio, prescribing 94% generic.
- 570
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $19.4K
- 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.
Stephen Frania, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
570 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Stephen Frania, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
570 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Stephen Frania, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 7482 CENTER ST, Mentor, OH, 44060, with a listed phone of (440) 357-8418. NPI 1023077278 was issued on 03/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 570 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,929 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023077278 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Frania, DPM 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.
Lake County Foot And Ankle Associates LLC
Mentor, OH
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 Stephen Frania, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$19.4K
Largest payer
Arthrex, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Stephen Frania, DPM. To verify Stephen Frania, DPM's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Stephen Frania, DPM - brand share 6.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 570 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.
570
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 620
- Total Day Supply
- 10,517
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 106 (18.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Frania, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Naproxen
Naproxen
90 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
83 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
74 claims
- Cephalexin 35
Cephalexin
35 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 29
Doxycycline Hyclate
29 claims
- Gabapentin 27
Gabapentin
27 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 23
Tramadol Hcl
23 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 21
Terbinafine Hcl
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Naproxen | 90 |
| Methylprednisolone | 83 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 74 |
| Cephalexin | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 21 |
| Ketoconazole | 19 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Stephen Frania, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,929
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Frania, DPM's 570 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Frania.
Dr. Darleen Abadco
DPM
Austintown, OH
Dr. Christy Adams
D.P.M.
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Todd Adams
DPM
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Caleb Aho
DPM
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Brianna Albers
DPM
Cincinnati, OH
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Frania, DPM's specialty? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Mentor, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Stephen Frania, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Frania, DPM wrote 570 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Frania, DPM located? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM is located at 7482 CENTER ST, Mentor, OH, 44060. Phone: (440) 357-8418.
What is Stephen Frania, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023077278, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does Stephen Frania, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Frania, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Frania, DPM had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,929 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Frania, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Frania, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Methylprednisolone, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Frania, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 570 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Frania, DPM's credentials? ▼
Stephen Frania, DPM's NPI is 1023077278 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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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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