Vikram Bala, DPM
NPI 1518490069 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikram Bala, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1518490069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518490069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PO4143 (FL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,216 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 422 | $122 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 223 | $38 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 185 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $162 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 47 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 21 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,673 across 15 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 (1)
- 2853 Henley Rd Ste 103Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-8616Phone: (904) 731-3131Fax: (904) 731-0209
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-11
- Last updated
- 2026-04-15
- Certified
- 2026-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikram Bala's NPI number?
- Vikram Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518490069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikram Bala's specialty?
- Vikram Bala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Vikram Bala located?
- Vikram Bala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1760 Edgewood Ave W # 1, Jacksonville, FL 32208-7209.
- What is Vikram Bala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikram Bala is (904) 731-3131.
- Does Vikram Bala accept Medicare?
- Vikram Bala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikram Bala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikram Bala's NPI (1518490069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.