TAMEEM SALIM KAKA M.D.
NPI 1386890481
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Tameem Kaka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tameem Kaka is 1386890481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2008.

Q: What is Tameem Kaka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tameem Kaka was last updated on August 6, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since August 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

929 JASONWAY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43214(614) 538-2250(614) 538-2256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Tameem Salim Kaka M.d. NPPES

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

TAMEEM SALIM KAKA M.D. (NPI 1386890481) is an individual nephrology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.096891) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386890481

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameTAMEEM SALIM KAKACredential: M.D.

Location Address929 JASONWAY AVEColumbus, OH 43214-2464

Mailing Address929 Jasonway AveColumbus, OH 43214-2464 · (614) 538-2250 · Fax (614) 538-2256

Phone(614) 538-2250

Fax(614) 538-2256

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2014

✔ NPI 1386890481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.096891

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125-050766 (IL)

929 JASONWAY AVE, Columbus, OH 43214

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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 and more.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

Tameem Salim Kaka M.d. 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 ID1456539956

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110706000105

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 8

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.

297 services205 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

138 services75 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

127 services79 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

73 services72 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

55 services20 patients

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.

50 services50 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360006

Location3535 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number360017

Location111 South Grant AvenueColumbus, OH 43215 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Carmel East & West

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360035

Location6001 East Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marysville, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number360092

Location500 London AvenueMarysville, OH 43040 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grady Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Delaware, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360210

Location561 West Central AvenueDelaware, OH 43015 · Delaware County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43214 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

36%39 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%

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.

76%2,222 patients2/55-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

2%440 patients1/55-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…

19%728 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

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: 55% · 323 patients

59%323 patients

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+: 0% · 440 patients

0%440 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$17.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

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