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Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM

(Dr. James David Yakel, DPM)

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (1994)

1551 Professional Lane Suite 105
Longmont, CO 80501

(720) 600-3380

Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM is a podiatrist in Longmont, CO specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

1551 Professional Lane Suite 105
Longmont, CO 80501

(720) 600-3380

(720) 306-5430

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

In 2023, Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM performed more nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

In 2023, Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM had a list price for nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

Morton's neuroma nerve block injection

By Affordability:

Morton's neuroma nerve block injection

nail avulsion

nail avulsion procedure

nail avulsion surgery

nail surgery

peripheral nerve block

removal of benign skin lesion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM performed more Morton's neuroma nerve block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for Morton's neuroma nerve block injection, nail avulsion, nail avulsion procedure (nail removal), nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery), nail surgery, peripheral nerve block, and removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2012 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	62
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	682
doctor visit	535
immobilization	62
incision and drainage	62
minor procedures	62
musculoskeletal imaging	66
nail avulsion	22
nail procedures	2168
nursing home care	349
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277
skin procedures	277
skin surgery	62
vascular procedures	30
X-rays	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	119
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1570
doctor visit	211
immobilization	68
incision and drainage	119
injections	15
minor procedures	119
musculoskeletal imaging	31
nail procedures	3192
nursing home care	642
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	369
skin procedures	369
skin surgery	119
vascular procedures	48
X-rays	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1099
Black	25
Hispanic	149
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	589
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	64
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	138
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1797
doctor visit	284
immobilization	41
incision and drainage	138
minor procedures	138
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	3575
nursing home care	694
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	625
skin procedures	625
skin surgery	138
vascular procedures	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	1138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1511
Black	24
Hispanic	141
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	806
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	66
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	295
doctor visit	714
injections	12
nail avulsion	72
nail procedures	664
nursing home care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	222
skin procedures	222
vascular procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	1090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1470
Black	0
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	492
85 and over	568
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	36
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2016 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	130
doctor visit	565
injections	15
nail avulsion	42
nail procedures	268
nursing home care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132
skin procedures	132

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	188
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	29
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2017 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	146
doctor visit	771
excision	80
incision and drainage	17
injections	21
minor procedures	17
nail avulsion	79
nail procedures	189
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	109
skin procedures	109
skin surgery	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	201
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	66
doctor visit	837
excision	33
injections	36
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	77
nerve block	36
pain management	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87
skin procedures	87

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	149
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2019 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	77
doctor visit	728
incision and drainage	13
injections	46
minor procedures	13
nail avulsion	58
nail procedures	96
nerve block	26
pain management	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89
skin procedures	89
skin surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	143
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	94
doctor visit	532
nail avulsion	50
nail procedures	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	78
skin procedures	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	109
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
doctor visit	603
injections	19
nail avulsion	57
nail procedures	57
nerve block	19
pain management	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
skin procedures	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	82
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	50
doctor visit	572
injections	22
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	44
nerve block	22
pain management	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
skin procedures	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	87
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Longmont, CO were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abscess drainage	69
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	450
doctor visit	577
excision	56
immobilization	57
incision and drainage	69
injections	23
minor procedures	69
musculoskeletal imaging	48
nail avulsion	48
nail procedures	946
nerve block	25
nursing home care	346
pain management	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192
skin procedures	192
skin surgery	69
vascular procedures	33
X-rays	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	706
Hispanic	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	233
85 and over	265
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	210

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	6
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center Podiatric Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (1994)

Residency: Mt. Sinai Medical Center Podiatric Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GEMINI MOUNTAIN MEDICAL, LLC	$1,117 $1,117
Averitas Pharma Inc.	$50 QUTENZA $50
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$26 STRAVIX $15	Iodosorb $12
BIOVENTUS LLC	$24 Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $24
Organogenesis Inc.	$23 Apligraf $23
Other	$82 Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $22	Restrata Wound Matrix $19	SBO-Extremilock Foot $13	PINPOINT $10	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $9	Other $8

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,117
Food and Beverage	$205

Biography

Dr. James Yakel practices foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) in Longmont, CO. He is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James D. Yakel, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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