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DR. VIVEK RAJESH THAKKAR M.D.
NPI 1720512809
Internal Medicine in Poughkeepsie, NY

Active since April 17, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
45 READE PL, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601(845) 454-8500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2020, Apr 19, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Vivek Rajesh Thakkar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIVEK RAJESH THAKKAR M.D. (NPI 1720512809) is an individual internal medicine provider in Poughkeepsie, New York, licensed in New York (305750) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Flushing.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720512809
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIVEK RAJESH THAKKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address45 READE PLPoughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947
Mailing Address8314 252nd StBellerose, NY 11426-2117 · (646) 696-9699
Phone(845) 454-8500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1720512809 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 305750
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
45 READE PL, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 156-45 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355 · Phone (718) 670-2897

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

Dr. Vivek Rajesh Thakkar 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 ID7810315033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200918001856
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 Vivek Thakkar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC
Same address
Internal Medicine
45 READE PLACE
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 638 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437358033 (845) 475-9661
North Shore-Lij Medical PC
64 mi
Urology
1010 NORTHERN BLVD STE 110
Great Neck, NY 11021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 9,353 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053688572 (516) 321-7400

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 5

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.

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.
409 services206 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.
229 services142 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
209 services199 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.
58 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330023
Location45 Reade PlacePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Dutchess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12601 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $61.88 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.47 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.56 typical visit price
range $19.92 – $151.94
Typical copayment $27.14 (range $4.98 – $37.98)
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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$61.36 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.

PRIYAM PATTNAIK MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 431-5677
CHRISTINE WILSON AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 454-8500
ZEESHAN IRANI DO, MSMED
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (203) 241-2685
DIANNE GUARNERA THOMSON PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
45 READE PL, VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 454-8500
DR. JAMES SHARP M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 431-5618
DR. DOMENICO CARMINE MASTANDREA D.O.
Emergency Medicine
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 431-5680
CHENG NG MD
Emergency Medicine
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 790-1317
MEGAN CALARDO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
45 READE PL
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Dutchess County (845) 454-8500

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 Vivek Thakkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivek Thakkar is 1720512809. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2017.

Where is Vivek Thakkar located?

Vivek Thakkar practices at 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The listed phone number is (845) 454-8500.

What is Vivek Thakkar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vivek Thakkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivek 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vivek Thakkar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vivek Thakkar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC (Poughkeepsie, NY) and North Shore-Lij Medical PC (Great Neck, 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 Vivek Thakkar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Vivek Thakkar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vivek Thakkar is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivek Thakkar was last updated on July 24, 2020. 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.