Makoto Kawai, M.D.
NPI 1215175856 · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Makoto Kawai, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1215175856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215175856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N1706 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
641 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 263 | $200 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 93 | $131 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 61 | $137 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 47 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 47 | $209 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 |
| Methadone Hcl | 17 |
| Suvorexantbrand: Belsomra | 16 |
| Eszopiclone | 15 |
| Modafinil | 14 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 13 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-02-04
- Last updated
- 2024-04-30
- Certified
- 2024-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makoto Kawai's NPI number?
- Makoto Kawai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215175856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Makoto Kawai's specialty?
- Makoto Kawai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Makoto Kawai located?
- Makoto Kawai's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203.
- What is Makoto Kawai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Makoto Kawai is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Makoto Kawai accept Medicare?
- Makoto Kawai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Makoto Kawai's NPI active?
- Yes — Makoto Kawai's NPI (1215175856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.