David Ekman, D.P.M
NPI 1821344490 · Podiatrist · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ekman, D.P.M is a Podiatrist provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1821344490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821344490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- T54-2012 (TX)
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
14 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
1,532 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 | 288 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 232 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 181 | $94 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 135 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 83 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 44 | 31 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | 34 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 25 | 22 |
| Ciclopirox | 19 | 12 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 15 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 13 | — |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$476 across 16 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
- 2012-07-31
- Last updated
- 2020-05-20
- Certified
- 2020-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ekman's NPI number?
- David Ekman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821344490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ekman's specialty?
- David Ekman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is David Ekman located?
- David Ekman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3990 Avenue D, Billings, MT 59102-7531.
- What is David Ekman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ekman is (406) 252-5444.
- Does David Ekman accept Medicare?
- David Ekman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ekman's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ekman's NPI (1821344490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.