Provider Profile
Krishna Tikiwala, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tikiwala
Based in Crystal Lake, IL, Krishna Tikiwala, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Krishna graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School in 2019. Krishna is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Krishna provided 1,287 services to 683 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails. NPI 1457916785 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (248) 943-5313
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 E TERRA COTTA AVE STE C
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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
Most searched procedures
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
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
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
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,287 services · 683 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
132 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
105 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
57 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
55 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11755 |
19 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
17 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
226 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
44 | As often as other 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 6
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 Crystal Lake 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Tikiwala?
Dr. Tikiwala is a podiatry in Crystal Lake, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tikiwala's address?
Dr. Tikiwala is listed at 750 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tikiwala?
The number on file is (248) 943-5313. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tikiwala?
Dr. Tikiwala's National Provider Identifier is 1457916785. 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
Where did Dr. Tikiwala train?
Dr. Tikiwala attended R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tikiwala have?
Dr. Tikiwala has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Tikiwala perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tikiwala performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, 2 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Tikiwala's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tikiwala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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