Robert Kukla, DPM
NPI 1871570697 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Kukla, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1871570697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871570697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 169 (NC)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,177 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 | 632 | $85 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 246 | $42 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 220 | $17 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 210 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $117 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 164 | $76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 53 | 13 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 51 | 34 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 48 | 29 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 18 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 42 | 25 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 36 | 29 |
| Colchicine | 24 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$635 across 22 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
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2023-12-28
- Certified
- 2023-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Kukla's NPI number?
- Robert Kukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871570697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Kukla's specialty?
- Robert Kukla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Robert Kukla located?
- Robert Kukla's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4243.
- What is Robert Kukla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Kukla is (828) 304-0400.
- Does Robert Kukla accept Medicare?
- Robert Kukla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Kukla's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Kukla's NPI (1871570697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.