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DR. KENNETH J. LICHTMAN MD
NPI 1588857973
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Metuchen, NJ

Active since August 20, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 12, 2027
251 MAIN ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840(732) 549-2220(732) 603-0673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Kenneth J. Lichtman Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH J. LICHTMAN MD (NPI 1588857973) is an individual psychiatry provider in Metuchen, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (03137800) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through November 12, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588857973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH J. LICHTMANCredential: MD
Location Address251 MAIN STMetuchen, NJ 08840-2727
Mailing Address251 Main StMetuchen, NJ 08840-2727 · (732) 549-2220 · Fax (732) 603-0673
Phone(732) 549-2220
Fax(732) 603-0673
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2007
✔ NPI 1588857973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 03137800
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
251 MAIN ST, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN514667NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Kenneth J. Lichtman Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 12, 2019 through November 12, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 12, 2019
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 12, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08840 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
$190.92 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $47.73 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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 3

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

MS. CHRISTINE MILNE MA, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
251 MAIN ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (732) 906-9410
DR. MARTIN D. SCHLAKMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
251 MAIN ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (732) 549-2220
PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY, PA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
251 MAIN ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (732) 549-2220

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 Kenneth Lichtman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Lichtman is 1588857973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2007.

Where is Kenneth Lichtman located?

Kenneth Lichtman practices at 251 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840. The listed phone number is (732) 549-2220.

What is Kenneth Lichtman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Kenneth Lichtman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kenneth Lichtman has opted out of Medicare through November 12, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Lichtman was last updated on October 3, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.