Jesse Tukuafu, DPM
NPI 1922451921 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jesse Tukuafu, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1922451921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922451921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Podiatric Assistant211D00000X
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$419 across 13 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
- 2016-07-14
- Last updated
- 2025-04-21
- Certified
- 2025-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jesse Tukuafu's NPI number?
- Jesse Tukuafu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922451921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jesse Tukuafu's specialty?
- Jesse Tukuafu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Jesse Tukuafu located?
- Jesse Tukuafu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2051 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-6173.
- What is Jesse Tukuafu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jesse Tukuafu is (619) 524-0146.
- Does Jesse Tukuafu accept Medicare?
- Jesse Tukuafu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jesse Tukuafu's NPI active?
- Yes — Jesse Tukuafu's NPI (1922451921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.