Kartik Thaker, M.D.
NPI 1144207739 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lakewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kartik Thaker, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lakewood, CA (NPI 1144207739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144207739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A45557 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,962 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 636 | $146 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 296 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 252 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 231 | $87 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 208 | $9 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 477 | 153 |
| Losartan Potassium | 241 | 82 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 238 | 77 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 227 | 72 |
| Furosemide | 174 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 | 63 |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,488 across 33 records (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
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2022-12-07
- Certified
- 2022-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kartik Thaker's NPI number?
- Kartik Thaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144207739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kartik Thaker's specialty?
- Kartik Thaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kartik Thaker located?
- Kartik Thaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 3650 E South St, Lakewood, CA 90712-1502.
- What is Kartik Thaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kartik Thaker is (562) 630-2360.
- Does Kartik Thaker accept Medicare?
- Kartik Thaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kartik Thaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Kartik Thaker's NPI (1144207739) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.