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Kenneth Wells, DPM

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Podiatry

Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (1986)

286 Euclid Avenue Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92114

(619) 527-0051

Kenneth Wells, DPM is a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA specializing in general podiatry. He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience.

Office Locations

286 Euclid Avenue Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92114

(619) 527-0051

(619) 527-0056

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

nail bed repair

By Affordability:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin incision and drainage

skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Kenneth Wells, DPM performed more incision and drainage, incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), and nail bed repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin incision and drainage, and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nail debridement

In 2012, Kenneth Wells, DPM performed more nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	440
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	2383
doctor visit	572
excision	48
incision and drainage	440
minor procedures	440
nail procedures	2335
nerve block	13
nursing home care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2198
skin procedures	2198
skin surgery	440

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	449
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	2127
doctor visit	122
immobilization	13
incision and drainage	449
minor procedures	449
nail procedures	2352
nursing home care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2222
skin procedures	2222
skin surgery	449

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	315
Hispanic	125
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	128
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	63
Dementia	32
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	427
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1568
doctor visit	53
immobilization	14
incision and drainage	427
minor procedures	427
nail procedures	2984
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	937
skin procedures	937
skin surgery	427

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	279
Hispanic	105
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	107
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	62
Dementia	36
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	202
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1952
doctor visit	37
immobilization	16
incision and drainage	202
minor procedures	202
nail procedures	4058
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	285
skin procedures	285
skin surgery	202

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	492
Hispanic	102
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	162
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	62
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	627
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1684
doctor visit	44
incision and drainage	627
minor procedures	627
nail procedures	3198
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	923
skin procedures	923
skin surgery	627

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	225
Hispanic	50
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	79
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	28
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	1156
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	389
doctor visit	75
incision and drainage	1156
minor procedures	1156
nail procedures	878
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	726
skin procedures	726
skin surgery	1156

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	208
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	72
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	61
Dementia	28
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	798
doctor visit	33
immobilization	20
incision and drainage	798
minor procedures	798
nail procedures	704
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	677
skin procedures	677
skin surgery	798

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	196
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	68
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	61
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	931
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1418
doctor visit	34
immobilization	37
incision and drainage	931
minor procedures	931
nail procedures	1928
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	650
skin procedures	650
skin surgery	931

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	174
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	60
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	61
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	394
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1058
doctor visit	33
immobilization	30
incision and drainage	394
minor procedures	394
nail procedures	1730
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	530
skin procedures	530
skin surgery	394

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	157
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	61
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	60
Dementia	30
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	305
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1017
doctor visit	20
immobilization	27
incision and drainage	305
minor procedures	305
nail procedures	1781
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	511
skin procedures	511
skin surgery	305

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	135
Hispanic	22
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	58
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	235
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	851
doctor visit	17
immobilization	16
incision and drainage	235
minor procedures	235
nail procedures	1533
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	426
skin procedures	426
skin surgery	235

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	124
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	63
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	59
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Kenneth Wells, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kenneth Wells, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Diego, CA were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

abscess drainage	542
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1444
doctor visit	94
excision	48
immobilization	21
incision and drainage	542
minor procedures	542
nail procedures	2134
nerve block	13
nursing home care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	916
skin procedures	916
skin surgery	542

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	209
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	53
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	78
Less than 65	104
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kenneth Wells, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	55
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	25
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Kenneth Wells, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1986. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Kenneth Wells, DPM has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kenneth Wells, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$419 JUBLIA $321	LUZU $98
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$215 Regranex $110	Wound Matrix $104
Sandoz Inc.	$204 KERYDIN $204
Stryker Corporation	$145 Variax $145
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$129 Colcrys $129
Other	$853 KRYSTEXXA $248	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $125	Omnigraft $110	Baxdela $98	ZORVOLEX $95	Other $177

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,925
Education	$36
Travel and Lodging	$4

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Wells specializes in general podiatry and practices in San Diego, CA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.5 stars (out of 5).

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