Patricia Antero, DPM
NPI 1053392175 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Antero, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1053392175).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053392175
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00136 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,533 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 377 | $81 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 314 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 118 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 92 | $51 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 178 | 150 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 74 | 65 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 38 | 28 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 32 | 24 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 31 | 25 |
| Ciclopirox | 31 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,916 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2013-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Antero's NPI number?
- Patricia Antero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053392175, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Antero's specialty?
- Patricia Antero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Patricia Antero located?
- Patricia Antero's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-5027.
- What is Patricia Antero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Antero is (205) 758-8809.
- Does Patricia Antero accept Medicare?
- Patricia Antero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Antero's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Antero's NPI (1053392175) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.