Benjamin Cullen, D.P.M.
NPI 1851652309 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Cullen, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1851652309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851652309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- EL1834 (CA)
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
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
1,786 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 | 492 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 337 | $97 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 174 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 138 | $38 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, More Than 4 Growths11057 | 102 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 89 | $119 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 22 | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 20 | 13 |
| Clotrimazole | 17 | 12 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 15 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,997 across 52 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
- 2012-05-31
- Last updated
- 2017-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Cullen's NPI number?
- Benjamin Cullen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851652309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Cullen's specialty?
- Benjamin Cullen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Cullen located?
- Benjamin Cullen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2650 Camino Del Rio N Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92108-1630.
- What is Benjamin Cullen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Cullen is (619) 291-0777.
- Does Benjamin Cullen accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Cullen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Cullen's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Cullen's NPI (1851652309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.