Amol Takalkar, M.D.
NPI 1619931060 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amol Takalkar, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1619931060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619931060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.200309 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 173 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 162 | $108 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 85 | $109 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 50 | $36 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress With Concurrent Ct Scan78431 | 44 | $82 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Heart Muscle Blood Flow By Pet78434 | 24 | $26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 2 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
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2020-05-26
- Certified
- 2020-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amol Takalkar's NPI number?
- Amol Takalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619931060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amol Takalkar's specialty?
- Amol Takalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amol Takalkar located?
- Amol Takalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1505 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Amol Takalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amol Takalkar is (318) 675-4050.
- Does Amol Takalkar accept Medicare?
- Amol Takalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amol Takalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Amol Takalkar's NPI (1619931060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.