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PAJTESA KUKAJ MD
NPI 1003438136
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bronx, NY

Active since May 12, 2020PECOS Enrolled
600 E 233RD ST, BRONX, NY 10466(718) 920-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2026, May 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Pajtesa Kukaj Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAJTESA KUKAJ MD (NPI 1003438136) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (325102) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003438136
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NamePAJTESA KUKAJCredential: MD
Location Address600 E 233RD STBronx, NY 10466-2604
Mailing Address600 E 233rd StBronx, NY 10466-2604 · (718) 920-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1003438136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 325102
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
600 E 233RD ST, Bronx, NY 10466

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Pajtesa Kukaj Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1355886078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240717001889
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Pajtesa Kukaj reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
111 E 210TH ST
Bronx, NY 10467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 5,251 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4422 THIRD AVENUE, BRAKER BUILDING
Bronx, NY 10457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 256 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Montefiore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330059
Location111 East 210th StreetBronx, NY 10467 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10466 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$203.53 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $50.88 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Hospitalist
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Physical Therapist
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Emergency Medicine
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Pharmacist
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466
Physician Assistant
600 E 233RD ST
BRONX, NY 10466

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Pajtesa Kukaj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pajtesa Kukaj is 1003438136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2020.

Where is Pajtesa Kukaj located?

Pajtesa Kukaj practices at 600 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY 10466. The listed phone number is (718) 920-9000.

What is Pajtesa Kukaj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Pajtesa Kukaj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pajtesa Kukaj is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Pajtesa Kukaj's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pajtesa Kukaj reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY) and Sbh Physicians, PC (Bronx, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Pajtesa Kukaj's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Pajtesa Kukaj affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pajtesa Kukaj is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pajtesa Kukaj was last updated on October 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.