Chikashi Nakai
NPI 1558972380 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chikashi Nakai is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1558972380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558972380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 325232 (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
5 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
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $155 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 43 | $687 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $92 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$867 across 27 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
- 2020-08-14
- Last updated
- 2024-07-19
- Certified
- 2024-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chikashi Nakai's NPI number?
- Chikashi Nakai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558972380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chikashi Nakai's specialty?
- Chikashi Nakai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chikashi Nakai located?
- Chikashi Nakai's practice location on file with NPPES is 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208-3412.
- What is Chikashi Nakai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chikashi Nakai is (518) 262-9777.
- Does Chikashi Nakai accept Medicare?
- Chikashi Nakai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chikashi Nakai's NPI active?
- Yes — Chikashi Nakai's NPI (1558972380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.