Smita Mahendrakar, MD
NPI 1083874580 · Nephrology Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Smita Mahendrakar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1083874580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083874580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA08321100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,017 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 376 | $84 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 177 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 133 | $53 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 115 | $139 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 76 | $314 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 64 | 21 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 38 | 14 |
| Calcium Acetate | 30 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 17 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2015-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Smita Mahendrakar's NPI number?
- Smita Mahendrakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083874580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Smita Mahendrakar's specialty?
- Smita Mahendrakar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Smita Mahendrakar located?
- Smita Mahendrakar's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2757.
- What is Smita Mahendrakar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Smita Mahendrakar is (973) 972-4100.
- Does Smita Mahendrakar accept Medicare?
- Smita Mahendrakar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Smita Mahendrakar's NPI active?
- Yes — Smita Mahendrakar's NPI (1083874580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.