Nicholas Rutledge, D.P.M.
NPI 1669495172 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Vero Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Rutledge, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Vero Beach, FL (NPI 1669495172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669495172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P02624 (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
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
4,799 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,446 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 880 | $91 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 494 | $69 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 469 | $81 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 316 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 265 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 122 | 93 |
| Mupirocin | 88 | 77 |
| Meloxicam | 79 | 45 |
| Ketoconazole | 69 | 52 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 54 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 27 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$292 across 3 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2019-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Rutledge's NPI number?
- Nicholas Rutledge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669495172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Rutledge's specialty?
- Nicholas Rutledge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Rutledge located?
- Nicholas Rutledge's practice location on file with NPPES is 1880 37th Street, Suite 4, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4502.
- What is Nicholas Rutledge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Rutledge is (772) 569-0081.
- Does Nicholas Rutledge accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Rutledge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Rutledge's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Rutledge's NPI (1669495172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.