Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Caponigro, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Astoria, NY

  • NPI 1659338564
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3074 31St St Fl 6
Astoria, NY 111022073
(718) 545-3668
fax (718) 301-6877

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 25, 2025
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #N005400 · New Jersey #MD002533
Medicaid
NY #01912789

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659338564. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,375
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$95,697
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 411 126 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 201 92 $100
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 158 43 $95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 110 61 $63
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails 90 22 $8
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 64 20 $0
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 63 23 $115
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 57 17 $104
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 56 56 $126
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 49 15 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,127
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Extremity Medical 5 $1,757.26
Kerecis Limited 2 $192.49
Stryker Corporation 1 $130.07
Paragon 28, Inc. 2 $34.02
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC. 1 $13.46

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,000
Royalty or License
$621
Food and Beverage
$506

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
358
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$8,052
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 270 102 $6,769
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 28 12 $872
Gabapentin Generic 27 0 $114
Cefadroxil Generic 17 15 $150
Mupirocin Generic 16 14 $146

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Caponigro's medical specialty?
Dr. John Caponigro practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Astoria, NY.
Where does Dr. John Caponigro practice?
Dr. John Caponigro practices at 3074 31St St Fl 6, Astoria, NY 111022073. Office phone: 7185453668.
What is Dr. John Caponigro's NPI?
Dr. John Caponigro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659338564, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Caponigro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Caponigro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Caponigro 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 99213); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.