Pankaj Kakkar, M.D
NPI 1912278615 · Neurology Physician · Westwood, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D is a Neurology Physician provider in Westwood, NJ (NPI 1912278615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912278615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09581000 (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
14 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
546 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 | 122 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 51 | $186 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $102 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 197 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 107 | 39 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 103 | 32 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 89 | 30 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 64 | 15 |
| Levetiracetam | 60 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 54 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$509 across 39 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
- 2012-01-26
- Last updated
- 2014-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pankaj Kakkar's NPI number?
- Pankaj Kakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912278615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pankaj Kakkar's specialty?
- Pankaj Kakkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pankaj Kakkar located?
- Pankaj Kakkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675.
- What is Pankaj Kakkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pankaj Kakkar is (201) 546-8510.
- Does Pankaj Kakkar accept Medicare?
- Pankaj Kakkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pankaj Kakkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pankaj Kakkar's NPI (1912278615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.