Paul Bearden, D.P.M.
NPI 1578525820 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Lexington, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Bearden, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Lexington, SC (NPI 1578525820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578525820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 130 (SC)
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
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
1,374 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 373 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 351 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 224 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 137 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 74 | $67 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 156 | 61 |
| Ciclopirox | 80 | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 72 | 54 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 39 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 19 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 29 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$129 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
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2020-10-13
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Bearden's NPI number?
- Paul Bearden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578525820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Bearden's specialty?
- Paul Bearden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Bearden located?
- Paul Bearden's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Park Place Ct, Lexington, SC 29072-6690.
- What is Paul Bearden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Bearden is (803) 356-4712.
- Does Paul Bearden accept Medicare?
- Paul Bearden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Bearden's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Bearden's NPI (1578525820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.