--- title: "Dr. Nicholas V. Drbal | Podiatrist in San Jose, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Nicholas V. Drbal, DPM practices Podiatry and Reconstructive Surgery in San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Nicholas V. Drbal, DPM ![Nicholas V. Drbal, DPM](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/vXWr-Qv7e854Oa_K7fV3h8HxZQhO9NwJe_XGfsFS00g/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(397 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Nicholas V. Drbal, DPM ## Podiatry - Accepting new patients ## Reconstructive Surgery - Accepting new patients [2400 Samaritan DriveSuite 105San Jose, CA 95124](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2400+Samaritan+Drive+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nicholas-v-drbal-1046241083#provider-services) ## About Dr. Drbal Languages English and German (Fluent) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, he is interested in golf, scuba diving, skiing and snowboarding, motorcycles, photography, model building, cooking, and smoking meats. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, and spending time outdoors. ## Education and training **Medical school:** William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine **Residency:** Kaiser San Francisco Bay Area Foot & Ankle Residency **Fellowship:** Silicon Valley, Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery **Special training:** Total ankle replacement, complex ankle trauma ## Board certifications - Podiatry - Reconstructive Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot/ Ankle Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Delta Medical Center ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group - Sutter East Bay Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [2400 Samaritan Drive Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/2400-samaritan-drive-care-center-1043247570) 2400 Samaritan Drive Suite 105 San Jose, CA 95124 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2400+Samaritan+Drive+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) [650-934-7555](tel:+16509347555) 408-524-5732 Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Mountain View Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mountain-view-center-1043246969) 701 East El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) [650-934-7090](tel:+16509347090) 650-934-7075 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Achilles tendon repair - Advanced External Fixation Techniques - Ankle arthroscopy - Ankle ligament reconstruction - Ankle Reconstruction Surgery - Ankle replacement surgery - Cavus Foot Correction - Diabetic Limb Salvage - Diagnostic injections - Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Surgery - Flat Foot Correction - Foot and ankle cartilage restoration and repair - Foot and ankle surgery - Fracture care - Gait analysis - Joint injections - [Joint replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/joint-replacement) - Neuroma Injections - Orthotics - Podiatric surgery - Reconstructive surgery - Tendinopathy Treatment - Vascular Screening - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ### Conditions - Achilles paratenonitis - Achilles Tendonitis - Ankle fusion - Ankle instability - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Big toe arthritis - Bunions - Clubfoot - Complex Fractures of the Ankle - Complex Fractures of the Foot - Condyloma acuminatum - [Congenital anomalies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/congenital-defect-repair) - Deformity Correction - Diabetic foot problems - Elbow Strain - Flat feet - [Foot care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - [Foot problems](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Foot ulcers - Gangrene - Hammer toe - Hand warts - Heel pain - Heel spurs - High arches - High-arched feet - Limb Salvage - Lisfranc dislocation - Lisfranc injury - Onychocryptosis - Osteochondral lesion - Overuse Injuries - Pediatric Deformities - Plantar fasciitis - Plantar wart - Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Stress fracture - Structural forefoot deformity - Tar burns - Tendon Ruptures - [Tendonitis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/tendon-and-ligament-repair) - Trauma - Trismus - Turf Toe ### Reasons for visit - Biomechanics - Diabetic Wound Care - Foot Ulcer Management - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Reconstructive plastic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/reconstructive-plastic-surgery) - [Podiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/podiatry) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Alan Sue](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/wnwU2hKLqehhrftj-BeXL15St_cT533V_eFnZ17X-Fc/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Alan Sue, DPM](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-sue-1046232091) (421) 2506 Samaritan Court Floor 2 San Jose, CA 95124 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2506+Samaritan+Court+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) \+ 1 location [408-730-6160](tel:+14087306160) #### Podiatry - Accepting new patients - ![Jesse T. 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