Active NPI 1881762011 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark A Pifer , DPM

Podiatrist • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Pifer, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1981, Dr. Pifer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 114 CRUTCHFIELD ST.

Dr. Pifer accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of foot, 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

114 Crutchfield St

Durham, NC 277042722

Telephone 9194775000

Fax 9194770377

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Durham, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +15.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (149 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

29.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pifer (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Durham Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	361	161	$99.55	$79.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	204	81	$69.63	$49.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	82	82	$85.59	$63.19
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	38	27	$33.20	$24.42
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	33	14	$110.37	$70.18
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	28	12	$98.59	$86.42
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	22	13	$57.43	$38.68
17000 Destruction of skin growth	18	11	$89.37	$57.55
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	15	14	$133.84	$110.11
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	14	14	$133.90	$91.88
29450 Application of long or short leg clubfoot cast	12	12	$282.02	$176.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	488	192	$99.32	$85.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	133	61	$69.38	$53.33
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	101	101	$85.62	$68.44
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	60	40	$30.86	$26.60
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	36	16	$98.88	$94.69
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	34	17	$113.14	$77.38
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	27	15	$54.63	$41.96
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	20	17	$39.89	$18.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$114.00	$105.92
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	16	12	$8.13	$0.13
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	12	$60.46	$52.05
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	15	11	$10.47	$6.46
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	14	13	$104.95	$67.23
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	13	12	$135.96	$106.21
29450 Application of long or short leg clubfoot cast	12	12	$292.84	$206.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	629	237	$95.69	$86.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	142	65	$59.61	$54.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	120	120	$85.59	$70.07
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	59	39	$30.63	$26.14
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	56	25	$99.10	$97.85
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	29	20	$42.48	$23.67
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	27	15	$54.26	$41.95
29450 Application of long or short leg clubfoot cast	11	11	$302.48	$193.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	829	248	$90.85	$88.56
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	123	123	$80.88	$70.64
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	50	23	$98.28	$96.60
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	44	42	$27.95	$26.93
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	43	26	$40.39	$24.83
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	21	11	$24.84	$21.27
29450 Application of long or short leg clubfoot cast	19	19	$289.05	$205.40
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	17	11	$55.00	$43.30
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	16	12	$130.35	$116.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$56.16	$52.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	941	286	$79.36	$72.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	133	133	$80.59	$73.35
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	83	24	$93.79	$92.95
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	71	52	$27.11	$26.32
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	54	29	$43.27	$24.64
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	22	13	$5.50	$0.13
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	13	$52.70	$47.45
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	22	13	$9.00	$7.06
29450 Application of long or short leg clubfoot cast	13	13	$271.35	$206.64
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	13	12	$235.89	$125.27
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	13	13	$115.85	$102.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,223	333	$78.56	$68.43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	165	165	$80.59	$70.74
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	118	32	$93.20	$81.71
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	91	70	$26.73	$24.64
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	48	31	$39.32	$24.43
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	17	16	$115.38	$100.92
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	16	12	$122.98	$109.69
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	14	12	$52.70	$41.96
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	13	12	$9.00	$6.79
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	13	12	$5.50	$0.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,267	350	$77.03	$65.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	157	157	$78.86	$67.29
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	101	73	$26.99	$22.76
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	89	30	$84.85	$74.78
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	53	28	$40.04	$21.56
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	29	25	$122.98	$105.33
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	25	24	$104.73	$91.62
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	20	16	$52.70	$45.78
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	19	11	$55.00	$41.09
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	19	15	$9.00	$7.17
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	19	15	$5.50	$0.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$47.01	$39.41
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	15	11	$235.89	$133.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,237	361	$76.90	$65.04
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	175	175	$78.87	$66.74
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	101	73	$27.81	$22.54
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	82	28	$79.75	$65.86
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot	69	43	$40.48	$21.14
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	23	20	$119.11	$96.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	18	$45.07	$38.96
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	21	20	$9.00	$6.85
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	21	20	$5.50	$0.12
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	20	$52.70	$44.02
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	21	19	$104.86	$85.71
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail	17	16	$235.89	$132.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

State License NC 146

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8908133 (NC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

7908132 (NC)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 114 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DURHAM, NC 277042722 (Tel: 9194775000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 114 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DURHAM, NC 277042722 (Tel: 9194775000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as MARK PIFER, DPM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Podiatrist (License #146 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881762011

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 04, 2006

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

114 Crutchfield St

Durham, NC 277042722

Phone: 9194775000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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