Janak Talwalkar, MD
NPI 1407805070 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Janak Talwalkar, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1407805070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407805070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40417 (KY)
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
1,251 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 415 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 190 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $122 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 116 | $56 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 109 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 64 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 143 | 80 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 98 | 85 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 81 | 51 |
| Amoxicillin | 40 | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 38 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 35 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 8 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
- 2006-05-09
- Last updated
- 2020-12-03
- Certified
- 2020-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Janak Talwalkar's NPI number?
- Janak Talwalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407805070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Janak Talwalkar's specialty?
- Janak Talwalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Janak Talwalkar located?
- Janak Talwalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 101, Lexington, KY 40503-1410.
- What is Janak Talwalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Janak Talwalkar is (859) 899-7950.
- Does Janak Talwalkar accept Medicare?
- Janak Talwalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Janak Talwalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Janak Talwalkar's NPI (1407805070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.