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Edit this profileWhere to find David A. Gerst, DPM
- Chicago location main office
1516 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619 - Chicago location
10002 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60805
About Dr. Gerst
David A. Gerst, DPM practices podiatry in Chicago, IL. David is a 1990 graduate of William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,012 Medicare patients across 1,672 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and trimming of fingernails or toenails. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750491288.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (773) 375-7106
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1516 E 87TH ST
Chicago, IL 60619
10002 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60805
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,672 services · 1,012 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
275 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | Procedure | 11719 |
190 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
179 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
141 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
137 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
184 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
212 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
100 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other podiatry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Gerst's specialty?
Dr. Gerst is a podiatry in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Gerst?
Dr. Gerst is listed at 1516 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Gerst?
The number on file is (773) 375-7106. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gerst's NPI number?
Dr. Gerst's National Provider Identifier is 1750491288. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gerst's medical education?
Dr. Gerst attended William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gerst been practicing?
Dr. Gerst has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Gerst known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gerst performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, trimming of fingernails or toenails and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gerst confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gerst. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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