David Gerst, DPM
NPI 1750491288 · Podiatrist · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Gerst, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1750491288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750491288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 016004447 (IL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,628 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 | 275 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 212 | $93 |
| Trimming of Fingernails Or Toenails11719 | 190 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 184 | $35 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 179 | $84 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 141 | $72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 115 | 56 |
| Naproxen | 84 | 49 |
| Methylprednisolone | 78 | 68 |
| Ketoconazole | 75 | 47 |
| Ciclopirox | 71 | 47 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 69 | 42 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 65 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$446 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)
- 10002 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60805-3420Phone: (708) 422-4300Fax: (708) 422-4370
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Gerst's NPI number?
- David Gerst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750491288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Gerst's specialty?
- David Gerst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is David Gerst located?
- David Gerst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1516 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619-6525.
- What is David Gerst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Gerst is (773) 375-7106.
- Does David Gerst accept Medicare?
- David Gerst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Gerst's NPI active?
- Yes — David Gerst's NPI (1750491288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.