2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1326047903 DPM
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STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in SOUTHGATE, Kentucky. 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
90.3837/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$119
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTHGATE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 96 claims across 50 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $119 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3837 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2005

NPI 1326047903

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

90.3837/100 7.28370000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

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

Kentucky providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.3837/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 90.3837/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 90.3837/100 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 MIELECH, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in SOUTHGATE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1326047903. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 525 ALEXANDRIA PIKE, SOUTHGATE, KY, 41071, with a listed phone of (859) 441-4334. NPI 1326047903 was issued on 07/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MIELECH 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 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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 90.3837/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7674), 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

525 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
SOUTHGATE, KY 41071

Provider Details

NPI 1326047903
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.3837
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7674
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN MIELECH, 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC
EDGEWOOD, KY

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 MIELECH, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

Largest payer

Paragon 28, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

96
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
108
Total Day Supply
1,941
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
26
Cephalexin
15
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15

* 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 MIELECH, 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 MIELECH, DPM's 96 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's specialty?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in SOUTHGATE, Kentucky. Credentials: DPM.
How much does STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (Quality: 80.7674). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM located?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM is located at 525 ALEXANDRIA PIKE, SOUTHGATE, KY, 41071. Phone: (859) 441-4334.
What is STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's NPI number?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326047903, issued on 07/18/2005.
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 MIELECH, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Cephalexin, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM accept Medicare?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's credentials?
STEPHEN MIELECH, DPM's NPI is 1326047903 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.

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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