Opal Thakar, MD
NPI 1659792802 · Family Medicine Physician · Long Branch, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Opal Thakar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Long Branch, NJ (NPI 1659792802).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659792802
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09804000 (NJ)
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
12 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
510 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 | 188 | $137 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 122 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $96 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 59 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 | 56 |
| Alprazolam | 184 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 116 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 106 | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,375 across 72 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
- 2013-12-13
- Last updated
- 2017-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Opal Thakar's NPI number?
- Opal Thakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659792802, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Opal Thakar's specialty?
- Opal Thakar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Opal Thakar located?
- Opal Thakar's practice location on file with NPPES is 552 Westwood Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740-5239.
- What is Opal Thakar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Opal Thakar is (732) 222-7800.
- Does Opal Thakar accept Medicare?
- Opal Thakar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Opal Thakar's NPI active?
- Yes — Opal Thakar's NPI (1659792802) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.