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Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM

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(Willard John Niemi, DPM)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice, Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine) and Foot & Ankle Surgery

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (1990 - 1994)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, sports health, reconstructive surgery, and more.

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 200
Cary, NC 27511

(919) 550-0000

Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM is a general practitioner in Cary, NC specializing in general practice, podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and foot & ankle surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Rex UNC Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 200
Cary, NC 27511

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501 Health Park Drive Suite 180
Garner, NC 27529

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nail avulsion surgery

In 2023, Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM performed more nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nail procedures

soft tissue injections

In 2012, Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM performed more nail procedures, and soft tissue injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2012 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	277
injections	15
nail avulsion	30
nail procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2013 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	324
immobilization	12
injections	19
nail avulsion	32
nail procedures	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	24
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2014 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	197
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2015 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
nail avulsion	38
nail procedures	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	50
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2016 were nail avulsion, nail procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
injections	11
nail avulsion	35
nail procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2017 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2018 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
injections	39
nail avulsion	48
nail procedures	48
nerve block	11
pain management	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2019 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	443
injections	51
nail avulsion	60
nail procedures	60
nerve block	12
pain management	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	146

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	38
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2020 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
doctor visit	620
excision	26
injections	23
nail avulsion	60
nail procedures	60

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	41
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2021 were nail avulsion, nail procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	594
injections	15
nail avulsion	51
nail procedures	51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	58
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC during 2022 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
doctor visit	670
injections	36
nail avulsion	61
nail procedures	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	57
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated as a general practitioner in Cary, NC were nail avulsion, nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
doctor visit	405
excision	26
immobilization	12
injections	26
nail avulsion	40
nail procedures	40
nerve block	11
pain management	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 1994. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (1994)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Certified (2000)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Rex UNC Health Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana, MedCost, Carolina Complete Health, Cigna, Liberty Advantage, WellCare, Aetna, Contigo Health, UnitedHealthcare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana

MedCost

Carolina Complete Health

Cigna

Liberty Advantage

WellCare

Aetna

Contigo Health

UnitedHealthcare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Willard John Niemi, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in Cary, NC.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2024-01-05

Niemi removed a bunion. Left me disfigured, in pain, and with dysfunctional big toe. Follow up X-ray with an orthopedic surgeon showed Niemi did not set the toe correctly. I needed corrective surgery with qualified orthopedic surgeon. Avoid Niemi.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$1,054 ZORVOLEX $1,054
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$465 JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $389	JUBLIA $56	ONEXTON $19
Amniox Medical, Inc.	$157 CLARIX $157
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.	$144 MENOCIN $76	Baxdela $68
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$118 KRYSTEXXA $66	VIMOVO $19	RAYOS $16	$17
Other	$1,187 Zipsor $82	HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing $81	Duexis $69	QUTENZA $64	JUBLIA $57	Other $833

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,171
Consulting Fee	$900
Education	$54

Biography

Dr. Willard Niemi specializes in general practice, podiatry (foot & ankle medicine), and foot & ankle surgery and practices in Cary, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Garner, NC. Dr. Niemi trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital for his residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Niemi include diabetes, foot surgery, and sports health. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for Coventry, Cigna, and Centene, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Niemi is affiliated with UNC Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inGarner, NC as reported by UNC Health.