Lyle Folsom, DPM
NPI 1770698334 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Carlsbad, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lyle Folsom, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Carlsbad, NM (NPI 1770698334).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770698334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 281 (NM)
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
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
2,507 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,697 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 265 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 80 | $54 |
| Simple Or Single Drainage of Skin Abscess10060 | 60 | $120 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 45 | 24 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 43 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | — |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 32 | 26 |
| Ciclopirox | 22 | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 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
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2010-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lyle Folsom's NPI number?
- Lyle Folsom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770698334, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lyle Folsom's specialty?
- Lyle Folsom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Lyle Folsom located?
- Lyle Folsom's practice location on file with NPPES is 1016 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220-4013.
- What is Lyle Folsom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lyle Folsom is (575) 885-3445.
- Does Lyle Folsom accept Medicare?
- Lyle Folsom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lyle Folsom's NPI active?
- Yes — Lyle Folsom's NPI (1770698334) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.