Smita Dandekar, MD
NPI 1477759314 · Pediatrics Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Smita Dandekar, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1477759314).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477759314
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD449926 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-26
- Last updated
- 2014-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Smita Dandekar's NPI number?
- Smita Dandekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477759314, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Smita Dandekar's specialty?
- Smita Dandekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Smita Dandekar located?
- Smita Dandekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Smita Dandekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Smita Dandekar is (717) 531-6012.
- Does Smita Dandekar accept Medicare?
- Smita Dandekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Smita Dandekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Smita Dandekar's NPI (1477759314) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.