Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Yakel, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Longmont, CO

  • NPI 1407929821
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1551 Professional Ln Unit 160
Longmont, CO 805016971
(720) 323-6678

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #POD.0000537

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407929821. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,074
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$76,616
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 303 123 $45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 237 139 $57
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 163 163 $73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 95 73 $91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 91 91 $111
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 71 49 $148
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 64 32 $74
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 26 16 $86
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve 24 13 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Longmont Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$375
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Averitas Pharma INC. 8 $217.83
Medtronic, INC. 1 $121.01
Kerecis Limited 2 $36.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$375

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
80
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$1,032
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 21 $194
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 21 0 $308
Cephalexin Generic 19 16 $189
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 15 0 $341

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Yakel's medical specialty?
Dr. James Yakel practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Longmont, CO.
Where does Dr. James Yakel practice?
Dr. James Yakel practices at 1551 Professional Ln Unit 160, Longmont, CO 805016971. Office phone: 7203236678.
What is Dr. James Yakel's NPI?
Dr. James Yakel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407929821, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Yakel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Yakel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Yakel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.