Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Kukla, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1871570697
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.2 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 203
Hickory, NC 286024243
(828) 304-0400
fax (828) 304-0142
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 28, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213ES0103X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #169
- Medicaid
- NC #8908111
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871570697. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,954
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$135,300
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 572 | 275 | $85 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 266 | 119 | $42 | |
11720 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | 166 | 84 | $31 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 164 | 95 | $118 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 161 | 113 | $32 | |
G0127 |
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | 150 | 70 | $17 | |
11056 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | 138 | 70 | $77 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 96 | 96 | $104 | |
11055 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | 70 | 45 | $67 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 46 | 46 | $158 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$635
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 5 | $139.58 | |
| Organogenesis Inc. | 1 | $118.12 | |
| Next Science LLC | 1 | $82.05 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $62.34 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $60.51 | |
| ConvaTec Inc. | 1 | $34.72 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $32.62 | |
| MIMEDX Group, Inc. | 1 | $21.21 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $19.58 | |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $16.43 | |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | 1 | $16.32 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $16.06 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $15.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
369
Patients
218
Total drug cost
$4,406
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sulfadiazine | Generic | 70 | 50 | $512 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 67 | 29 | $171 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 40 | 13 | $656 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) | Brand | 38 | 27 | $1,255 |
| Ssd (Silver Sulfadiazine) | Brand | 35 | 33 | $344 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 33 | 27 | $270 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 32 | 26 | $499 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 24 | 13 | $563 |
| Colchicine | Generic | 16 | 0 | $85 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Kukla's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Kukla practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Robert Kukla practice?
Dr. Robert Kukla practices at 1501 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 286024243. Office phone: 8283040400.
What is Dr. Robert Kukla's NPI?
Dr. Robert Kukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871570697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Kukla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Kukla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Kukla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.