James Vukonich, DPM
NPI 1477596443 · Podiatrist · Fremont, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Vukonich, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Fremont, NE (NPI 1477596443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477596443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 273 (NE)
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
4,586 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 | 1,378 | $38 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 616 | $59 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.6-1.0 Cm11306 | 466 | $97 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.5 Cm Or Less11305 | 410 | $52 |
| Simple Separation of Fingernail Or Toenail From Nail Bed, First Nail11730 | 292 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 258 | $78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 87 | 70 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 69 | 46 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 31 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 16 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Famotidine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 3 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Vukonich's NPI number?
- James Vukonich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477596443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Vukonich's specialty?
- James Vukonich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Vukonich located?
- James Vukonich's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 N Main St, Fremont, NE 68025-5045.
- What is James Vukonich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Vukonich is (402) 721-2698.
- Does James Vukonich accept Medicare?
- James Vukonich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Vukonich's NPI active?
- Yes — James Vukonich's NPI (1477596443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.