Active NPI 1316978174 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Blake Allen Smith , DPM

Podiatrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Blake Smith, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 225 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1500.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Preferred Podiatry Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of fingernails or toenails, trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

225 W Washington St Ste 1500

Chicago, IL 606063485

Telephone 8475045000

Fax 8475045015

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Preferred Podiatry Group Pc Facility NPI 1548367931

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +11.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.9 Yrs

State Avg: 29.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

163 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (647 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (25.9 Years) 25.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	1,995	680	$96.00	$43.57
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	886	326	$96.00	$23.26
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	786	295	$50.00	$18.98
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	646	240	$70.00	$32.03
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	447	184	$157.00	$79.24
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	437	150	$50.00	$5.99
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	374	128	$70.00	$14.00
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	367	181	$133.00	$67.74
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	217	93	$133.00	$15.23
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	213	200	$92.00	$39.64
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	179	87	$157.00	$21.50
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	153	138	$92.00	$39.54
99341 New patient home visit, typically 20 minutes	70	70	$114.00	$48.98
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	37	14	$172.00	$89.90
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	28	22	$114.00	$44.49
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	23	22	$255.00	$124.08
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	23	21	$114.00	$47.79
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	15	15	$234.00	$111.97
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	15	13	$144.00	$74.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,031	630	$96.00	$43.98
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	872	286	$96.00	$23.56
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	607	214	$50.00	$18.58
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	548	185	$70.00	$32.68
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	501	195	$157.00	$81.14
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	407	128	$50.00	$5.93
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	379	126	$70.17	$14.50
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	315	137	$133.00	$70.34
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	214	86	$157.00	$21.84
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	213	204	$92.00	$39.62
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	212	89	$133.00	$15.87
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	143	131	$92.00	$38.80
99341 New patient home visit, typically 20 minutes	57	57	$114.00	$48.75
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	37	19	$172.00	$91.54
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	23	23	$234.00	$112.37
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	22	17	$114.00	$44.25
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	22	22	$114.00	$51.91
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	20	18	$255.00	$123.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,642	903	$96.00	$44.24
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	659	227	$50.00	$18.53
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	637	250	$157.00	$83.66
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	634	241	$96.00	$24.07
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	632	217	$70.00	$32.73
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	355	172	$133.00	$72.32
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	234	92	$50.00	$6.17
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	222	86	$70.23	$14.90
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	172	156	$92.00	$43.71
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	160	74	$133.00	$16.25
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	128	57	$157.00	$22.19
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	78	73	$92.00	$42.82
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	33	28	$114.00	$50.47
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	31	27	$144.00	$68.66
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	30	17	$172.00	$95.10
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	29	23	$126.00	$59.67
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	18	18	$234.00	$112.55
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	13	12	$114.00	$28.81
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	13	12	$255.00	$125.90
99324 New patient assisted living visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$114.00	$53.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	3,004	1,127	$96.00	$45.09
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	669	274	$70.00	$33.65
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	659	276	$50.00	$19.10
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	608	266	$157.00	$80.88
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	416	225	$133.00	$70.85
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	206	177	$92.00	$43.88
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	203	90	$96.00	$24.92
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	62	37	$50.00	$6.34
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	41	37	$234.00	$112.75
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	39	23	$157.00	$22.64
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	35	21	$133.00	$16.58
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	34	24	$70.00	$15.62
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	34	32	$144.00	$70.68
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	33	19	$172.00	$92.31
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	28	22	$126.00	$61.09
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	27	27	$114.00	$49.56
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	24	22	$255.00	$123.11
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	20	17	$92.00	$44.29
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation	13	13	$275.00	$181.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	2,413	1,011	$77.29	$47.27
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	533	263	$121.66	$75.54
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	509	203	$41.76	$18.77
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	445	171	$57.70	$33.76
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	361	179	$101.18	$64.30
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	171	144	$73.82	$45.37
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	94	50	$96.00	$27.03
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	43	36	$110.23	$72.00
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	30	23	$93.13	$63.94
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	26	13	$126.38	$86.34
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	25	25	$181.68	$114.97
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	22	21	$196.00	$126.67
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	21	21	$91.52	$49.18
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	16	11	$133.00	$17.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$81.86	$44.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	3,578	1,158	$51.85	$46.15
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	763	297	$70.08	$65.16
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	682	231	$32.00	$19.18
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	589	186	$36.82	$33.31
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	481	210	$58.06	$54.04
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	276	217	$50.00	$44.39
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	50	46	$78.00	$70.70
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	41	20	$79.02	$73.99
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	38	22	$68.00	$62.73
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	31	30	$55.00	$43.24
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	31	29	$119.13	$109.77
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	28	26	$134.57	$121.02
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation	12	12	$190.08	$166.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	3,545	1,214	$51.00	$45.83
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	729	238	$32.00	$19.02
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	705	289	$65.00	$58.76
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	602	201	$36.00	$33.03
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	509	235	$53.00	$48.26
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	284	223	$50.00	$44.92
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	56	52	$55.00	$49.24
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	51	35	$78.00	$70.33
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	45	34	$68.00	$61.92
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	41	21	$73.00	$69.62
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	38	35	$111.00	$105.72
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	26	24	$133.00	$117.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	11	$49.00	$42.35
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation	19	17	$186.00	$167.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	3,975	1,406	$51.00	$43.99
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number	963	287	$32.00	$17.25
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	842	323	$65.00	$56.97
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	728	236	$36.00	$31.14
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth	510	227	$53.00	$45.68
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	321	262	$50.00	$43.58
11740 Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail	52	45	$55.00	$45.31
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	40	25	$73.00	$64.71
99324 New patient assisted living visit, typically 20 minutes	36	36	$63.00	$51.80
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	33	19	$68.00	$60.55
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	30	28	$133.00	$114.75
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail	30	27	$111.00	$102.02
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation	22	19	$186.00	$159.11
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	20	18	$78.00	$68.82
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	11	11	$237.00	$203.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-21

Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

State License IL 016004391

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

016004391 (IL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

200136480E (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID In License

07000838 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P01675626 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

480017243 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Administar Federal Pin

859800F (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Il License

016004391 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

2213 Veterans Rd, Morton, IL 615509567

Phone: 3092638484

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

2000 Plank Rd, Peru, IL 613541699

Phone: 8152234488

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

435 N 16th Ave, Canton, IL 615201556

Phone: 3096472475

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

1 Sisters Of Providence, Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 478761007

Phone: 8125351050

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 611073883

Phone: 8154849500

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

421 N 16th Ave, Canton, IL 615201556

Phone: 3096472475

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

1201 N Alton St, Lebanon, IL 622541103

Phone: 6185374401

Preferred Podiatry Group Pc

1000 Linden St, Morton, IL 615509517

Phone: 3092638992

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2025

Registered at 225 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1500, CHICAGO, IL 606063485 (Tel: 8475045000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2025

Registered at 225 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1500, CHICAGO, IL 606063485 (Tel: 8475045000)

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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2019

Registered at 40 SKOKIE BLVD STE 520, NORTHBROOK, IL 600621601 (Tel: 8475045000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 917, NORTHBROOK, IL 600650917 (Tel: 8475045000)

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NPI Profile Active September 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2016

Registered at 425 HUEHL RD, #13, NORTHBROOK, IL 600622319 (Tel: 8475045000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2016

Registered at 425 HUEHL RD, #13, NORTHBROOK, IL 600622319 (Tel: 8475045000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 01, 2016

Recorded as BLAKE SMITH, D.P.M.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 01, 2016

Podiatrist (License #016004391 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316978174

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 06, 2006

Last Update: October 21, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

225 W Washington St Ste 1500

Chicago, IL 606063485

Phone: 8475045000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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