Nikhil Palekar, M.D.
NPI 1487805503 · Psychiatry Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Palekar, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1487805503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487805503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 003261 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
572 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 | 254 | $151 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 230 | $82 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 47 | $19 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 21 | $104 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 20 | $222 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$222 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 155 | 42 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 90 | 22 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 84 | 26 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 80 | 28 |
| Clonazepam | 67 | 13 |
| Memantine Hcl | 56 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,798 across 26 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
- 2008-10-07
- Last updated
- 2009-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Palekar's NPI number?
- Nikhil Palekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487805503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Palekar's specialty?
- Nikhil Palekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Palekar located?
- Nikhil Palekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056.
- What is Nikhil Palekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Palekar is (718) 270-4483.
- Does Nikhil Palekar accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Palekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Palekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Palekar's NPI (1487805503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.