Istvan Takacs, MD
NPI 1679528434 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Istvan Takacs, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1679528434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679528434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 22474 (SC)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
674 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 126 | $33 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Simple Growth of Brain, Each Additional Growth61797 | 123 | $202 |
| 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 | 105 | $16 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery Application of Headframe61800 | 78 | $139 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Complex Growth of Brain, First Growth61798 | 47 | $1,280 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to Single Electrode Array |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Istvan Takacs's NPI number?
- Istvan Takacs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679528434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Istvan Takacs's specialty?
- Istvan Takacs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Istvan Takacs located?
- Istvan Takacs's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-0001.
- What is Istvan Takacs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Istvan Takacs is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Istvan Takacs accept Medicare?
- Istvan Takacs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Istvan Takacs's NPI active?
- Yes — Istvan Takacs's NPI (1679528434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.