YUJI KAKU MD
NPI 1518408962
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Camden, NJ

Active since March 18, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 COOPER PLZ, CAMDEN, NJ 08103(800) 826-6737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2024, Nov 15, 2018, Mar 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Yuji Kaku Md NPPES

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

YUJI KAKU MD (NPI 1518408962) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Camden, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA12394700) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in New York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518408962
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameYUJI KAKUCredential: MD
Location Address1 COOPER PLZCamden, NJ 08103-1461
Mailing Address1 Federal St Ste 200Camden, NJ 08103-1088 · (848) 288-6935 · Fax (732) 790-0107
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1518408962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12394700✔ Licensed in NY · 298229
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1 COOPER PLZ, Camden, NJ 08103

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1177 Fort Washington Ave Fl 7New York, NY 10032-3733 · Phone (212) 305-2633 · Fax (212) 305-2439

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

Yuji Kaku 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 ID143564971
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241022003063
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Yuji Kaku reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
3 COOPER PLZ, SUITE 411
Camden, NJ 08103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 383 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3,922 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump 33949
ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, aids your heart and lungs by circulating your blood through an external machine. This machine oxygenates your blood and removes carbon dioxide before returning it to your body. Daily management involves monitoring and adjusting the ECMO machine to ensure optimal function.
37 services12 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
13 services13 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cooper University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Camden, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310014
Location1 Cooper PlazaCamden, NJ 08103 · Camden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08103 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
$185.05 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $46.26 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Emergency Medicine
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Anesthesiology
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Hospitalist
1 COOPER PLZ, DORRANCE 222
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Nurse Practitioner
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Physician Assistant
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103

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 Yuji Kaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yuji Kaku is 1518408962. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2017.

Where is Yuji Kaku located?

Yuji Kaku practices at 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 08103. The listed phone number is (800) 826-6737.

What is Yuji Kaku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Yuji Kaku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yuji Kaku 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 organizations bill Medicare for Yuji Kaku's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yuji Kaku reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cooper Surgical Associates, PA (Camden, NJ) and Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY). Each 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 Yuji Kaku's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Yuji Kaku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yuji Kaku is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yuji Kaku was last updated on October 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.