Joseph Candela
NPI 1225526676 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Shelbyville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Candela is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Shelbyville, IN (NPI 1225526676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225526676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07001359A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
488 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 | 316 | $82 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 87 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 64 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$103 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 85 | 78 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 44 | 35 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 39 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1500 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46219Phone: (317) 355-1411
- 10122 E 10th St Ste 100Indianapolis, IN 46229Phone: (317) 355-7356
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-04-21
- Certified
- 2021-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Candela's NPI number?
- Joseph Candela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225526676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Candela's specialty?
- Joseph Candela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Candela located?
- Joseph Candela's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 W Bassett Rd Ste 4, Shelbyville, IN 46176-8575.
- What is Joseph Candela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Candela is (317) 421-2663.
- Does Joseph Candela accept Medicare?
- Joseph Candela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Candela's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Candela's NPI (1225526676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.