Elias Kakish, MD
NPI 1346495892 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elias Kakish, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1346495892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346495892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01066045A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure25% of score
17 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
2,187 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 | 937 | $126 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 181 | $43 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 181 | $55 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 180 | $38 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 141 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 460 | 97 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 383 | 116 |
| Prednisone | 256 | 151 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 252 | 91 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 225 | 96 |
| Azithromycin | 205 | 87 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,524 across 75 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
- 2008-11-25
- Last updated
- 2022-08-01
- Certified
- 2022-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elias Kakish's NPI number?
- Elias Kakish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346495892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elias Kakish's specialty?
- Elias Kakish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elias Kakish located?
- Elias Kakish's practice location on file with NPPES is 2055 W Hospital Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704-7892.
- What is Elias Kakish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elias Kakish is (520) 575-6944.
- Does Elias Kakish accept Medicare?
- Elias Kakish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elias Kakish's NPI active?
- Yes — Elias Kakish's NPI (1346495892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.