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DR. LAKSHMI C. MAKKAR D.D.S
NPI 1295725661
Dentist - General Practice in South Richmond Hill, NY

Active since October 26, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 1, 2027
10402 120TH ST, #1, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419(718) 641-1160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Lakshmi C. Makkar D.d.s NPPES

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

DR. LAKSHMI C. MAKKAR D.D.S (NPI 1295725661) is an individual general practice provider in South Richmond Hill, New York, licensed in New York (039733) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through December 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295725661
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAKSHMI C. MAKKARCredential: D.D.S
Location Address10402 120TH ST, #1South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-2812
Mailing Address10402 120th St, #1South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-2812 · (718) 641-1160
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1295725661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in NY · 039733
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License 039733 (NY)
10402 120TH ST, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01029010NY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Lakshmi C. Makkar D.d.s has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 1, 2015 through December 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 1, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11419 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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

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

Clinic/Center (Dental)
10402 120TH ST
SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419

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 Lakshmi Makkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakshmi Makkar is 1295725661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Lakshmi Makkar located?

Lakshmi Makkar practices at 10402 120th St #1, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419. The listed phone number is (718) 641-1160.

What is Lakshmi Makkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Lakshmi Makkar enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lakshmi Makkar has opted out of Medicare through December 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Lakshmi Makkar accept?

Health plans from Florida Combined Life and Humana list Lakshmi Makkar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakshmi Makkar was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 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.