2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1184695157 DPM
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STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
276
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
96.1553/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1553/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.1553/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
276
Part D claims, 2023

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STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2006

NPI 1184695157

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

96.1553/100 13.055300000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Florida

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.1553/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 96.1553/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.2%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 96.1553/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 KUSHNER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 10446 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33026, with a listed phone of (954) 316-0504. NPI 1184695157 was issued on 01/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUSHNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.1553/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.7202), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 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. 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

10446 TAFT ST
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

Provider Details

NPI 1184695157
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.1553
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.7202
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM. To verify STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

276
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
7,209
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 24, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
53
Ammonium Lactate
39
Methylprednisolone
32
Naproxen
21
Terbinafine Hcl
20
Gabapentin
15
Mupirocin
12

* 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 KUSHNER, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's 276 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KUSHNER.

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's specialty?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. Credentials: DPM.
How much does STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1553/100 (Quality: 89.7202). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM located?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM is located at 10446 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33026. Phone: (954) 316-0504.
What is STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's NPI number?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184695157, issued on 01/30/2006.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 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 KUSHNER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Ammonium Lactate, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM accept Medicare?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's credentials?
STEPHEN KUSHNER, DPM's NPI is 1184695157 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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