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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1083674378 DPM
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Vern Christensen, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Amory, Mississippi.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Foot 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
297
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 359
MIPS score
76.8/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Vern Christensen, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 297 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

76.8/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
297
Part D claims, 2024
≥17th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Vern Christensen, DPM

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1083674378), first enumerated 03/23/2006.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 297 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1083674378 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1083674378
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-NARROW 1,524
  • MIPS-BELOW 76.8/100
  • RX-LIGHT 297
  • BOOK-THIN 14 in Mississippi
  • PHOTO-FINISH Calvin Baize, D.P.M. · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Vern Christensen, DPM's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

77 ≥ 17th percentile 17% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

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

Where Vern Christensen, DPM sits

This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers

Across the 341 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Vern Christensen, DPM writes more Part D claims than 59% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 51% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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· MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Vern Christensen, DPM, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 59 · MIPS quality, percentile: 51
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Vern Christensen, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Vern Christensen, DPM?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2006

NPI 1083674378

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

297 17% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

76.8/100 6.7 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers
Family Nurse Practitioner8.7%Mental Health Counselor8%Pharmacist5.6%Student in an Organized Heal…5.1%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Foot Surgery Podiatrist0%
Largest specialties in Mississippi (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Vern Christensen, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.8/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%76.8%
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) - 76.8/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).

Practice Address

1107 EARL FRYE BLVD
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 257-2357

Provider Details

NPI 1083674378
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.7579
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
63.745
Quality
85
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Vern Christensen, 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.

Monroe Health Services Inc
Amory, MS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

297
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
305
Total Day Supply
4,451
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
79 (26.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 73, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Vern Christensen, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Promethazine Hcl
 44
Ketoconazole
 40
Cephalexin
 24
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
19
Methylprednisolone
 13

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

More Foot Surgery Podiatrist in MS → All providers in Mississippi → Compare specialties →

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How Vern Christensen, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,524
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
359
Avg Claims per Provider

Vern Christensen, DPM's 297 claims are below the specialty average of 359.

Nationwide Foot Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Christensen, both outside Mississippi so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (76.8 here).

Calvin Baize 76.8 AR Shannon Engel 76.9 MO Ralph Benzakein 76.4 NY Errol Gindi 76.3 NY

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Susan Walsh Weymouth, MA Carmen Partridge Plantation, FL Brad Naylor San Carlos, CA Valbrun Almonord Fort Benning, GA

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Mississippi

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

One of 14 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Mississippi, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Bobby Adams
DPM
Meridian, MS
Dr. Jeffrey Benzing
DPM
Bay St Louis, MS
Dr. Michael Boykins
D.P.M.
Ridgeland, MS
Dr. Charles Caplis
DPM
Ocean Springs, MS
Dr. Mary Cook
DPM
Biloxi, MS

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vern Christensen, DPM's specialty? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Amory, Mississippi. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Vern Christensen, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Vern Christensen, DPM wrote 297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
What is Vern Christensen, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8/100 (Quality: 63.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Vern Christensen, DPM located? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM is located at 1107 EARL FRYE BLVD, Amory, MS, 38821. Phone: (662) 257-2357.
What is Vern Christensen, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083674378, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does Vern Christensen, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vern Christensen, DPM had 79 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.6%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vern Christensen, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Vern Christensen, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Promethazine Hcl, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vern Christensen, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 297 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vern Christensen, DPM's credentials? ▼
Vern Christensen, DPM's NPI is 1083674378 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

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