Ruben Nieto, D.P.M.
NPI 1942615299 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Nieto, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1942615299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942615299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E5340 (CA)
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
11 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
829 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 Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 183 | $137 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Ultrasound97610 | 149 | $466 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 93 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 61 | $175 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 428 | 256 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 147 | 62 |
| Cephalexin | 101 | 60 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 95 | 44 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 92 | 55 |
| Nystatin | 72 | 38 |
| Levofloxacin | 56 | 17 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 49 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 1 record (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
- 2014-06-25
- Last updated
- 2023-01-31
- Certified
- 2023-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Nieto's NPI number?
- Ruben Nieto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942615299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Nieto's specialty?
- Ruben Nieto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ruben Nieto located?
- Ruben Nieto's practice location on file with NPPES is 3553 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1605.
- What is Ruben Nieto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Nieto is (661) 404-4007.
- Does Ruben Nieto accept Medicare?
- Ruben Nieto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Nieto's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Nieto's NPI (1942615299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.