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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1598857005 DPM
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Podiatrist in Alexandria, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in 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
189
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM filed 189 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Alexandria, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.
- 189
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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.
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
189 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 Terence Vanderheiden, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
189 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Terence Vanderheiden, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 111 17TH AVE E, Alexandria, MN, 56308, with a listed phone of (320) 763-2707. NPI 1598857005 was issued on 09/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 189 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1598857005 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Terence Vanderheiden, 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.
Alomere Health
★★★★☆ 4/5
Alexandria, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240030
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM - brand share 15.0%
Podiatrist average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 189 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.
189
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 209
- Total Day Supply
- 3,673
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $502
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 18 (9.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 55
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Terence Vanderheiden, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
37 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
25 claims
- Ssd
Ssd
19 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
19 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
16 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
16 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 25 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 19 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 19 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Terence Vanderheiden, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's 189 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vanderheiden.
Dr. Eric Affeldt
DPM
Richfield, MN
Dr. Kenneth Ammons
DPM
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Annette Bartel
D.P.M.
Brainerd, MN
Dr. Mindy Benton
DPM
Saint Paul, MN
Bennen Bierman
Worthington, MN
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's specialty? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Alexandria, Minnesota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Terence Vanderheiden, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Terence Vanderheiden, DPM wrote 189 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is Terence Vanderheiden, DPM located? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM is located at 111 17TH AVE E, Alexandria, MN, 56308. Phone: (320) 763-2707.
What is Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598857005, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does Terence Vanderheiden, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $502 in brand drug costs.
Does Terence Vanderheiden, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Terence Vanderheiden, DPM had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Terence Vanderheiden, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Cephalexin, Ssd. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Terence Vanderheiden, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 189 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's credentials? ▼
Terence Vanderheiden, DPM's NPI is 1598857005 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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