Praful Kelkar, M.D.
NPI 1588656417 · Neurology Physician · Golden Valley, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praful Kelkar, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Golden Valley, MN (NPI 1588656417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588656417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39096 (MN)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
316 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 78 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 73 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $124 |
| Nerve Conduction, 5-6 Studies95909 | 21 | $126 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 20 | $76 |
| Nerve Conduction, 7-8 Studies |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 109 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 91 | 27 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 63 | 12 |
| Primidone | 62 | 17 |
| Baclofen | 45 | 13 |
| Levetiracetam | 44 | 16 |
| Pregabalin | 39 | — |
| Carbidopa/Levodopa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 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)
- 9645 Grove Cir N Ste 100Maple Grove, MN 55369-2682Phone: (763) 302-4114
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2022-05-18
- Certified
- 2022-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praful Kelkar's NPI number?
- Praful Kelkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588656417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praful Kelkar's specialty?
- Praful Kelkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praful Kelkar located?
- Praful Kelkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 4225 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422-4215.
- What is Praful Kelkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praful Kelkar is (763) 588-0661.
- Does Praful Kelkar accept Medicare?
- Praful Kelkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praful Kelkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Praful Kelkar's NPI (1588656417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.