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AKSHAY LAKRA MD
NPI 1336675834
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chesterton, IN

Active since May 04, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304(219) 921-1444(219) 250-5205 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2026, Jul 12, 2024, May 16, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

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

NPI1336675834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameAKSHAY LAKRACredential: MD
Location Address601 GATEWAY BLVD NChesterton, IN 46304-9658
Mailing Address601 Gateway Blvd NChesterton, IN 46304-9658 · (219) 921-1444 · Fax (219) 921-5303
Phone(219) 921-1444
Fax(219) 250-5205
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1336675834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01095737A
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X · License 036170609 (IL)
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, Chesterton, IN 46304
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

PECOS PAC ID3375882335
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250813002227
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.

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, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150006
Location1331 State StreetLa Porte, IN 46350 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Michigan City

Acute Care Hospitals · Michigan City, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150015
Location3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Health - Porter

Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150035
Location85 East Us Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Health - Starke

Acute Care Hospitals · Knox, IN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150102
Location102 E Culver RdKnox, IN 46534 · Starke County
Emergency services

Physician 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.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

ANITA K. RAO M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
BRIAN THOMAS DAMITZ D.P.M.
Podiatrist
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
SAMANTHA HIGGINS DPT
Physical Therapist
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
GAGE ALAN THOMA PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
APRIL MARIE PRZYBORSKI PA-C
Physician Assistant
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
ERIC KRISTIAN SZCZESNIAK M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, APT. 409
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
THOMAS H KAY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
NATALIE JOAN EDDY NP
Nurse Practitioner
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, #A
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444

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.

What insurance does Akshay Lakra accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian 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 2 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.