Arvind Kakodkar, MD - Medicare Family Practice in East Chicago, IN

Arvind Kakodkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in East Chicago, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 3700 Main St, East Chicago, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 398-3016.

Arvind Kakodkar is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01029160A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1073546776.

Contact Information

Arvind Kakodkar, MD
3700 Main St,
East Chicago, IN 46312-2224
(219) 398-3016
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Physician's Profile

Full NameArvind Kakodkar
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience54 Years
Location3700 Main St, East Chicago, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Arvind Kakodkar graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073546776
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143344671
  • Enrollment ID: I20100903000769

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arvind Kakodkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073546776NPI-NPPES
100158590MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01029160A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Arvind Kakodkar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Arvind Kakodkar, MD
Po Box 3297,
East Chicago, IN 46312-8297

Ph: (219) 924-8458
Arvind Kakodkar, MD
3700 Main St,
East Chicago, IN 46312-2224

Ph: (219) 398-3016

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