Darren Winkler, DPM
NPI 1710966403 · Podiatrist · Torrington, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Winkler, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Torrington, CT (NPI 1710966403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710966403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000844 (CT)
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
20 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
2,208 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 | 663 | $24 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 399 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 195 | $36 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 163 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 123 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 175 | 95 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 34 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 41 | 20 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 38 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 38 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | 37 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 37 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 10 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)
- 777 Echo Lake Rd Unit FWatertown, CT 06795-6618Phone: (860) 274-1773Fax: (860) 945-6820
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2018-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Winkler's NPI number?
- Darren Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710966403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Winkler's specialty?
- Darren Winkler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Darren Winkler located?
- Darren Winkler's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 Kennedy Dr Ste L103, Torrington, CT 06790-7202.
- What is Darren Winkler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Winkler is (860) 489-1900.
- Does Darren Winkler accept Medicare?
- Darren Winkler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Winkler's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Winkler's NPI (1710966403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.