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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1639524275 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 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
522
Medicare Part D claims · 275 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
$115.09
5 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
Susan Girardo, DPM filed 522 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.
- 522
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $115.09
- 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.
Susan Girardo, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
522 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Susan Girardo, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
522 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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.
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).
Susan Girardo, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (866) 743-7637. NPI 1639524275 was issued on 05/02/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 522 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1639524275 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/02/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Susan Girardo, 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.
Ochsner Clinic LLC
Kenner, LA
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 Susan Girardo, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$115
Largest payer
Kerecis Limited
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
Susan Girardo, DPM - brand share 6.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 522 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.
522
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 563
- Total Day Supply
- 11,018
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $33K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $56K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 105
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.16
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 69, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Susan Girardo, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
81 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
77 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
61 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
54 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
49 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
39 claims
- Methylprednisolone 22
Methylprednisolone
22 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 19
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 81 |
| Mupirocin | 77 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 61 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 54 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 39 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 19 |
| Flucytosine | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 11 |
* 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 Susan Girardo, 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
Susan Girardo, DPM's 522 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Girardo.
Dr. Chima Akunne
DPM
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Todd Allain
DPM
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Danier Anderson
D.P.M.
Monroe, LA
Dr. Lon Baronne
DPM
Opelousas, LA
Dr. Kristina Barreiro Robertson
DPM
New Orleans, LA
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Girardo, DPM's specialty? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Susan Girardo, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Susan Girardo, DPM wrote 522 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is Susan Girardo, DPM located? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA, 70121. Phone: (866) 743-7637.
What is Susan Girardo, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639524275, issued on 05/02/2016.
Does Susan Girardo, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
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 Susan Girardo, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Susan Girardo, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Mupirocin, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Susan Girardo, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 522 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Susan Girardo, DPM's credentials? ▼
Susan Girardo, DPM's NPI is 1639524275 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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