David Cheskis
NPI 1316471493 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cheskis is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in New York, NY (NPI 1316471493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316471493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 007098 (NY)
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
9 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
2,966 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 861 | $51 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 640 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 541 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 208 | $128 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, More Than 4 Growths11057 | 154 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 30 | 21 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 20 | — |
| Doxepin Hcl | 18 | — |
| Efinaconazolebrand: Jublia | 17 | — |
| Mupirocin | 15 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 14 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 10 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
- 2017-04-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-20
- Certified
- 2020-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cheskis's NPI number?
- David Cheskis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316471493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Cheskis's specialty?
- David Cheskis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is David Cheskis located?
- David Cheskis's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402.
- What is David Cheskis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cheskis is (212) 263-5506.
- Does David Cheskis accept Medicare?
- David Cheskis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Cheskis's NPI active?
- Yes — David Cheskis's NPI (1316471493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.