Michael Nakao, MD
NPI 1538169404 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Nakao, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1538169404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538169404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 130302 (NY)
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
585 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 | 129 | $120 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 77 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 66 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 43 | $168 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 371 | 157 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 260 | 79 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 110 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 99 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 90 | 52 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 66 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$702 across 6 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
- 2005-07-21
- Last updated
- 2021-05-19
- Certified
- 2021-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Nakao's NPI number?
- Michael Nakao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538169404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Nakao's specialty?
- Michael Nakao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Nakao located?
- Michael Nakao's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Palisades Dr, Albany, NY 12205-6433.
- What is Michael Nakao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Nakao is (518) 438-4496.
- Does Michael Nakao accept Medicare?
- Michael Nakao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Nakao's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Nakao's NPI (1538169404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.