MEGHA SHAH THAKKAR PA-C
NPI 1386045045
Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

Active since September 11, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5228 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO, IL 60630(773) 770-4707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2019, Apr 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Megha Shah Thakkar Pa-c NPPES

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

MEGHA SHAH THAKKAR PA-C (NPI 1386045045) is an individual physician assistant in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085005751) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386045045
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGHA SHAH THAKKARCredential: PA-C
Location Address5228 N NORTHWEST HWYChicago, IL 60630-4620
Mailing Address5228 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60630-4620 · (773) 770-4707
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1386045045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 085005751 Licensed in CA · 51832
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

5228 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60630

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

Megha Shah Thakkar Pa-c 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 ID5395043095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220709000266
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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60630 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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 Megha Thakkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megha Thakkar is 1386045045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2014.

Where is Megha Thakkar located?

Megha Thakkar practices at 5228 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630. The listed phone number is (773) 770-4707.

What is Megha Thakkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Megha Thakkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megha Thakkar 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 Megha Thakkar was last updated on November 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.