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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1912278615 M.D
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Neurology Physician in Westwood, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$509.18
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D filed 1,459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Westwood, New Jersey, prescribing 91% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,459 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Pankaj Kakkar, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,459 11% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 260 OLD HOOK ROAD, Westwood, NJ, 07675, with a listed phone of (201) 546-8510. NPI 1912278615 was issued on 01/26/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $533K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912278615 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pankaj Kakkar, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Hackensack Epilepsy Center PC
Westwood, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Pankaj Kakkar, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$509
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D - brand share 9.0%
Neurology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,459 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,459
Total Claims
$533K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,757
- Total Day Supply
- 81,609
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $467K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $66K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.67
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 97, 85+: 45
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pankaj Kakkar, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
164 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
154 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
141 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
126 claims
- Lamotrigine 57
Lamotrigine
57 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 44
Escitalopram Oxalate
44 claims
- Mirtazapine 42
Mirtazapine
42 claims
- Clonazepam 40
Clonazepam
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 164 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 154 |
| Memantine Hcl | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 126 |
| Lamotrigine | 57 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 44 |
| Mirtazapine | 42 |
| Clonazepam | 40 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 38 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Pankaj Kakkar, M.D fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's 1,459 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kakkar.
Dr. S Abidi
MD
Maple Shade, NJ
Dr. Russell Abrams
M.D.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Osama Abu-Hadid
M.D.
Paramus, NJ
Dr. Shashank Agarwal
M.D
Livingston, NJ
Dr. Antwan Ahad
MD
Secaucus, NJ
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's specialty? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Westwood, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Pankaj Kakkar, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pankaj Kakkar, M.D wrote 1,459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $533K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is Pankaj Kakkar, M.D located? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D is located at 260 OLD HOOK ROAD, Westwood, NJ, 07675. Phone: (201) 546-8510.
What is Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912278615, issued on 01/26/2012.
Does Pankaj Kakkar, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $467K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pankaj Kakkar, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pankaj Kakkar, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,459 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's credentials? ▼
Pankaj Kakkar, M.D's NPI is 1912278615 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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