Sheldon Kukafka, M.D.
NPI 1982600607 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Somerset, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheldon Kukafka, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Somerset, NJ (NPI 1982600607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982600607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07092400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 649 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 603 | $141 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 238 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 220 | $84 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 116 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 486 | 143 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 430 | 124 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 255 | 84 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 206 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 202 | 70 |
| Ezetimibe | 139 | 47 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 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
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-05-01
- Certified
- 2024-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheldon Kukafka's NPI number?
- Sheldon Kukafka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982600607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheldon Kukafka's specialty?
- Sheldon Kukafka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheldon Kukafka located?
- Sheldon Kukafka's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Veronica Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873-5002.
- What is Sheldon Kukafka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheldon Kukafka is (732) 247-7444.
- Does Sheldon Kukafka accept Medicare?
- Sheldon Kukafka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheldon Kukafka's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheldon Kukafka's NPI (1982600607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.