Yuji Kaku, MD
NPI 1518408962 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Camden, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yuji Kaku, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Camden, NJ (NPI 1518408962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518408962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 298229 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 25MA12394700 (NJ)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
63 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Management of Ecmo External Vein to Artery Blood Circulation in Heart and Lungs Using a Pump33949 | 37 | $274 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 13 | $19 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $199 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$274 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$683 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 177 Fort Washington Ave Fl 7New York, NY 10032-3733Phone: (212) 305-2633Fax: (212) 305-2439
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-18
- Last updated
- 2024-10-09
- Certified
- 2024-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yuji Kaku's NPI number?
- Yuji Kaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518408962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yuji Kaku's specialty?
- Yuji Kaku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yuji Kaku located?
- Yuji Kaku's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 08103-1461.
- What is Yuji Kaku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yuji Kaku is (800) 826-6737.
- Does Yuji Kaku accept Medicare?
- Yuji Kaku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yuji Kaku's NPI active?
- Yes — Yuji Kaku's NPI (1518408962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.