Quick answers
- Does Lyle R. Folsom accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lyle R. Folsom may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lyle R. Folsom see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 547 Original Medicare patients and 2,578 services for Lyle R. Folsom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lyle R. Folsom's NPI number?
- 1770698334. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lyle R. Folsom, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 547 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,578 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,697 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)265 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)80 services
- Simple or single drainage of skin abscess (10060)60 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes55%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Lyle R. Folsom works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lyle R. Folsom at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Artesia General HospitalArtesia, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320030
- Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320063
Practice locations
Addresses where Lyle R. Folsom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1016 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 885‑3445
- 5419 N Lovington Hwy, Bldg. 2 Suite 9Hobbs, NM 88240 (575) 964‑8770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lyle R. Folsom as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeast New Mexico Podiatry Associates Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Carlsbad
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeast New Mexico Podiatry Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770698334 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians