Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Makoto Kawai, M.D.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1215175856
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 30, 2024
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084S0012X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #C54396 · Texas #N1706
Medicaid (2)
TX #206447901 · NY #03158005

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215175856. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
549
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$78,354
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 239 183 $162
95810 Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 86 86 $134
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 51 51 $205
95811 Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 40 40 $139
95813 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 61-119 minutes 36 28 $98
95800 Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time 32 32 $46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 29 16 $90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 21 21 $147
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 15 15 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 9.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
73
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,243
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 24 0 $209
Gabapentin Generic 14 0 $229
Eszopiclone Generic 12 0 $115
Trazodone Hcl Generic 12 0 $95
Ropinirole Hcl Generic 11 0 $596

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Makoto Kawai's medical specialty?
Dr. Makoto Kawai practices Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Makoto Kawai practice?
Dr. Makoto Kawai practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Makoto Kawai's NPI?
Dr. Makoto Kawai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215175856, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Makoto Kawai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Makoto Kawai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Makoto Kawai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) (HCPCS 95810); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.