Nicholas Drbal, MD
NPI 1497012777 · Podiatrist · Oakland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Drbal, MD is a Podiatrist provider in Oakland, CA (NPI 1497012777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497012777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E5202 (CA)
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
14 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
655 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 | 240 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $152 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 81 | $198 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 78 | $134 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 52 | $19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 32 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 24 |
| Ciclopirox | 28 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 24 | 11 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 24 | 11 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 18 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$171 across 1 record (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
- 2012-04-11
- Last updated
- 2016-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Drbal's NPI number?
- Nicholas Drbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497012777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Drbal's specialty?
- Nicholas Drbal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Drbal located?
- Nicholas Drbal's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609-3424.
- What is Nicholas Drbal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Drbal is (510) 204-8290.
- Does Nicholas Drbal accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Drbal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Drbal's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Drbal's NPI (1497012777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.