Pinky Thakkar, P.A.-C
NPI 1659466001 · Medical Physician Assistant · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pinky Thakkar, P.A.-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1659466001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659466001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA18085 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
235 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 129 | $150 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 62 | $104 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 44 | $185 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$185 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 34 | 34 |
| Cefdinir | 33 | 32 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 30 | 29 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2010-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pinky Thakkar's NPI number?
- Pinky Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659466001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pinky Thakkar's specialty?
- Pinky Thakkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Pinky Thakkar located?
- Pinky Thakkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
- What is Pinky Thakkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pinky Thakkar is (310) 829-8212.
- Does Pinky Thakkar accept Medicare?
- Pinky Thakkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pinky Thakkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pinky Thakkar's NPI (1659466001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.