Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ruben Nieto, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Bakersfield, CA
- NPI 1942615299
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.7 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3553 San Dimas St
Bakersfield, CA 933011605
(661) 404-4007
fax (661) 404-4108
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 31, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213ES0103X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #E5340
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942615299. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
428
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,415
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 112 | 66 | $95 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 75 | 61 | $178 | |
15275 |
Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | 72 | 11 | $168 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 61 | 23 | $137 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 20 | 18 | $47 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 19 | 19 | $188 | |
11044 |
Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | 15 | 15 | $221 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $173 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 13 | $134 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 14 | 13 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Bakersfield Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 255. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$61
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporox, INC. | 1 | $60.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
913
Patients
516
Total drug cost
$22,825
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 204 | 116 | $6,288 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 172 | 94 | $6,905 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 115 | 70 | $1,824 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 107 | 60 | $1,886 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 72 | 30 | $795 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 57 | 46 | $670 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 36 | 17 | $367 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 29 | 13 | $274 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 28 | 21 | $673 |
| Ssd (Silver Sulfadiazine) | Brand | 23 | 20 | $383 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ruben Nieto's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruben Nieto practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruben Nieto practice?
Dr. Ruben Nieto practices at 3553 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 933011605. Office phone: 6614044007.
What is Dr. Ruben Nieto's NPI?
Dr. Ruben Nieto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942615299, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruben Nieto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruben Nieto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruben Nieto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 15275). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.