2026 NPPES data Radiology Podiatrist NPI 1548336605 D.P.M.
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WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.

Radiology Podiatrist in SANTA ROSA, California. 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
594
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Radiology Podiatrist avg: 302
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.7K
57 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 594 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
594
Part D claims, 2023
$8.7K
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.

WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2006

NPI 1548336605

Primary specialty

Radiology Podiatrist

Rare

23 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

594 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 302

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Radiology Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Radiology Podiatrist share within California

1. Radiology Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiology Podiatrist share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiology Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Radiology Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Radiology Podiatrist) — 0/100 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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WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiology Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 2281 CLEVELAND AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA, 95403, with a listed phone of (707) 544-3337. NPI 1548336605 was issued on 11/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what D'COSTA 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 594 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Radiology Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 23 enrolled providers across 14 states and an average of 302 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

2281 CLEVELAND AVE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Provider Details

NPI 1548336605
Specialty Radiology Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
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 WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.7K

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.. To verify WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

594
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
705
Total Day Supply
15,404
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
34 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 67, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
211
Doxycycline Hyclate
86
Clotrimazole
58
Cephalexin
46
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
38
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
23
Clobetasol Propionate
21
Meloxicam
21
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Tramadol Hcl
17

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

Radiology Podiatrist Overview

How WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. fits within the Radiology Podiatrist landscape nationally.

23
Radiology Podiatrist Providers in US
14
States with Radiology Podiatrist
302
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s 594 claims are above the specialty average of 302.

Nearby Radiology Podiatrist Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as D'COSTA.

Compare Radiology Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s specialty?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. specializes in Radiology Podiatrist and practices in SANTA ROSA, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. wrote 594 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. located?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. is located at 2281 CLEVELAND AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA, 95403. Phone: (707) 544-3337.
What is WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548336605, issued on 11/28/2006.
Does WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Radiology Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 23 Radiology Podiatrist providers across 14 states in the US. The average Radiology Podiatrist provider writes 302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 594 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s credentials?
WALTER D'COSTA, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1548336605 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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