Walter D'Costa, D.P.M.
NPI 1548336605 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Santa Rosa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter D'Costa, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Santa Rosa, CA (NPI 1548336605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548336605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RHC116746 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
19 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
6,315 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 | 1,955 | $92 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 803 | $46 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 768 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 579 | $58 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 444 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 261 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 181 | 55 |
| Clotrimazole | 72 | 39 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 58 | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 49 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 45 | 27 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 26 | — |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 24 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,700 across 57 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2012-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter D'Costa's NPI number?
- Walter D'Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548336605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter D'Costa's specialty?
- Walter D'Costa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Walter D'Costa located?
- Walter D'Costa's practice location on file with NPPES is 2281 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2905.
- What is Walter D'Costa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter D'Costa is (707) 544-3337.
- Does Walter D'Costa accept Medicare?
- Walter D'Costa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter D'Costa's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter D'Costa's NPI (1548336605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.