Nikhil Nayak, MD
NPI 1689993172 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Nayak, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1689993172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689993172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101262318 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Neurological Surgery Physician207T00000X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
525 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 | 238 | $131 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 166 | $171 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $171 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 19 | $247 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 19 | $806 |
| Computer-Assisted Spinal Procedure |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,247 across 22 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 (3)
- 1500 Sw 10th AveTopeka, KS 66604-1301Phone: (785) 354-5225
- 1625 N George Mason DrSuite 445Arlington, VA 22205-3683Phone: (703) 248-0111
- 500 Martha Jefferson Dr Fl 4Charlottesville, VA 22911-4668Phone: (434) 654-8960Fax: (434) 654-8961
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Nayak's NPI number?
- Nikhil Nayak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689993172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Nayak's specialty?
- Nikhil Nayak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Nayak located?
- Nikhil Nayak's practice location on file with NPPES is 4420 Lake Boone Trl Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27607-7505.
- What is Nikhil Nayak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Nayak is (919) 784-1410.
- Does Nikhil Nayak accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Nayak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Nayak's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Nayak's NPI (1689993172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.