Craig Jex, DPM
NPI 1558455162 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Tehachapi, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Jex, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Tehachapi, CA (NPI 1558455162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558455162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E4740 (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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 98 | 70 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 66 | 33 |
| Ciclopirox | 46 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 41 | 32 |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 11 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 22 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 21 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2023-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Jex's NPI number?
- Craig Jex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558455162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Jex's specialty?
- Craig Jex is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Craig Jex located?
- Craig Jex's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Tucker Rd, Tehachapi, CA 93561-2564.
- What is Craig Jex's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Jex is (661) 822-5537.
- Does Craig Jex accept Medicare?
- Craig Jex is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Jex's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Jex's NPI (1558455162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.