DISHANK THAKKAR PA-C
NPI 1669725842
Physician Assistant in Princeton, NJ

Q: What is Dishank Thakkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dishank Thakkar is 1669725842. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2012.

Q: What is Dishank Thakkar's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dishank Thakkar was last updated on October 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 October 24, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

325 PRINCETON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540(609) 924-8131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2019, Sep 13, 2019, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dishank Thakkar Pa-c NPPES

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

DISHANK THAKKAR PA-C (NPI 1669725842) is an individual physician assistant in Princeton, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MP00315200) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, and maintains a secondary practice location in Robbinsville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669725842

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameDISHANK THAKKARCredential: PA-C

Location Address325 PRINCETON AVEPrinceton, NJ 08540-1617

Mailing Address325 Princeton AvePrinceton, NJ 08540-1617 · (609) 924-8131 · Fax (609) 924-8532

Phone(609) 924-8131

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1669725842 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 NJ · 25MP00315200✔ Licensed in NY · 016160

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.

325 PRINCETON AVE, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11001 Washington BlvdRobbinsville, NJ 08691-3119 · Phone (609) 249-9000

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

Dishank 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 ID9830334887

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130920000509

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 11

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg J3304

Triamcinolone acetonide is a long-lasting, preservative-free steroid injection. It's delivered in tiny, slow-releasing particles (microspheres) to manage inflammation or related conditions. The dose given is 1 mg. It's generally safe with few side effects.

2,112 services43 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

149 services144 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

117 services74 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.

114 services107 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

96 services79 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

63 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainsboro, NJ

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310010

LocationOne-Five Plainsboro RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536 · Middlesex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08540 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

$94.90 typical visit price

range $61.59 – $185.05

Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier80 claims80 services$43.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$45.38 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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.

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