2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1770565699 D.P.M.
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TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in MADISON, Alabama. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.7325/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$221.24
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in MADISON, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 170 claims across 68 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7325/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $221.24 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7325 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1770565699

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

94.7325/100 11.632500000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.7325/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 94.7325/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.7%
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 94.7325/100 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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TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in MADISON, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1770565699. 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.

TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 131 W DUBLIN DR, MADISON, AL, 35758, with a listed phone of (256) 772-8566. NPI 1770565699 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLASINGAME 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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 94.7325/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.3556), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

131 W DUBLIN DR
MADISON, AL 35758

Provider Details

NPI 1770565699
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.7325
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.3556
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$221

Largest payer

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical

TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 170 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.

170
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
4,615
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$881
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
44
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
27
Ammonium Lactate
19
Fluconazole
15
Allopurinol
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s 170 claims are below the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s specialty?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in MADISON, Alabama. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7325/100 (Quality: 84.3556). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. located?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. is located at 131 W DUBLIN DR, MADISON, AL, 35758. Phone: (256) 772-8566.
What is TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770565699, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $881 in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Ciclopirox, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s credentials?
TARA BLASINGAME, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1770565699 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

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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