AKSHAY LAKRA MD
NPI 1336675834
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chesterton, IN
About Akshay Lakra Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
AKSHAY LAKRA MD (NPI 1336675834) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chesterton, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01095737A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Health-la Porte, and is a graduate of Other (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Akshay Lakra 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Akshay Lakra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Chesterton, IN 46304
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- 84 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 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Northwest Health-La Porte
Acute Care Hospitals · La Porte, INFranciscan Health Michigan City
Acute Care Hospitals · Michigan City, INSt Mary Medical Center Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, INNorthwest Health - Porter
Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, INNorthwest Health - Starke
Acute Care Hospitals · Knox, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46304 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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 Akshay Lakra's NPI number?
The NPI number for Akshay Lakra is 1336675834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2017.
Where is Akshay Lakra located?
Akshay Lakra practices at 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304. The listed phone number is (219) 921-1444.
What is Akshay Lakra's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Akshay Lakra enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Akshay Lakra 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Akshay Lakra's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akshay Lakra reassigns Medicare benefits to Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, PC (Chesterton, IN). The 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 Akshay Lakra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Akshay Lakra accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Akshay Lakra 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.
Is Akshay Lakra affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Akshay Lakra is affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte, Franciscan Health Michigan City, St Mary Medical Center Inc, Northwest Health - Porter and Northwest Health - Starke.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Akshay Lakra was last updated on June 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.
# Akshay Lakra, MD · NPI 1336675834
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Chesterton, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 4, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1336675834 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 4, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** 01095737A (Indiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 601 GATEWAY BLVD N, Chesterton, IN 46304-9658
- **Phone:** (219) 921-1444 · **Fax:** (219) 250-5205
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, PC (NPI 1508853953, Chesterton, IN), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2009
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 9, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1336675834) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.