PARAMJIT S. TAKHAR MD
NPI 1184791048
Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA
Active since November 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About Paramjit S. Takhar Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PARAMJIT S. TAKHAR MD (NPI 1184791048) is an individual family medicine provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A34676) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1974).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1184791048
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePARAMJIT S. TAKHARCredential: MD
Location Address8191 TIMBERLAKE WAY, SUITE 400Sacramento, CA 95823-5418
Mailing Address8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 400Sacramento, CA 95823-5418 · (916) 688-8888
Phone(916) 688-8888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1184791048 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A34676
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
8191 TIMBERLAKE WAY, Sacramento, CA 95823
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Paramjit S. Takhar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID3375736291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101022000992
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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 20
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
2,631 services729 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
2,604 services678 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
496 services493 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
352 services157 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
331 services330 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
326 services325 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95823 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
$92.61 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $23.15 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
53%730 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
5%1,162 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
16%1,435 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12-month period
16%148 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
29%702 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
48%698 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
95%702 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%8,369 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%67,191 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
35%768 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%2,728 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%3,277 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
76%768 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
77%3,074 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
27%2,502 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 92% · 2,009 patients
96%2,009 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
0%3,277 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 5% · 768 patients
13%768 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 4% · 147 patients
Patients physicalActivity: 6% · 94 patients
96%147 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 14
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
56 suppliers317 claims604 services$4.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
49 suppliers163 claims183 services$0.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$27.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Seat attachment, walker E0156
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$9.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$28.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$36.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Paramjit Takhar's NPI number?
The NPI number for Paramjit Takhar is 1184791048. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.
Where is Paramjit Takhar located?
Paramjit Takhar practices at 8191 Timberlake Way Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95823. The listed phone number is (916) 688-8888.
What is Paramjit Takhar's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is Paramjit Takhar enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Paramjit Takhar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Paramjit Takhar was last updated on April 11, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.
# Paramjit S. Takhar, MD · NPI 1184791048
Family Medicine physician in Sacramento, California. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 29, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1184791048 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 29, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** A34676 (California)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8191 TIMBERLAKE WAY, SUITE 400, Sacramento, CA 95823-5418
- **Phone:** (916) 688-8888
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1974
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 11, 2017
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