Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Knudson, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Podiatrist · Culver City, CA

  • NPI 1851356109
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9808 Venice Blvd Ste 600
Culver City, CA 902326807
(310) 876-1579
Mailing address
Po Box 368
Culver City, CA 902320368

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2021
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #E2159
Medicaid
CA #000E21590

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851356109. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,667
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,999
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 439 137 $37
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 348 117 $14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 288 113 $97
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 283 103 $95
29540 Placement of strapping to ankle or foot 155 27 $39
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 138 15 $138
97022 Application of whirlpool therapy 137 21 $13
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 137 21 $10
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 121 20 $30
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 111 30 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Culver City Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$212
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $59.14
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $55.81
Amgen INC. 2 $45.24
Abbott Laboratories 1 $19.57
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $17.61
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$212

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
250
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$6,122
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) Brand 112 56 $2,793
Ketoconazole Generic 59 27 $2,443
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 23 15 $156
Mupirocin Generic 21 18 $178
Cephalexin Generic 12 11 $72
Terbinafine Hcl Generic 12 0 $169
Econazole Nitrate Generic 11 0 $310

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Knudson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Knudson practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Culver City, CA.
Where does Dr. James Knudson practice?
Dr. James Knudson practices at 9808 Venice Blvd Ste 600, Culver City, CA 902326807. Office phone: 3108761579.
What is Dr. James Knudson's NPI?
Dr. James Knudson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851356109, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Knudson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Knudson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Knudson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720); Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (HCPCS G0127); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.