Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nitesh Thakker, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Nephrology Physician · Nephrology Physician · Joliet, IL

  • NPI 1952480295
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2100 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 604355487
(815) 725-2121
fax (815) 744-3117
Mailing address
Po Box 713260
Chicago, IL 606771260

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036-127534 · Illinois #036127534
Medicaid
IL #036127534

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952480295. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,953
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$217,952
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 763 268 $82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 585 202 $123
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 237 216 $178
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 179 167 $118
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 101 97 $134
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 70 69 $82
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 18 17 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Joliet Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 229. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $71.36
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $53.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nitesh Thakker's medical specialty?
Dr. Nitesh Thakker practices Hospitalist Physician in Joliet, IL.
Where does Dr. Nitesh Thakker practice?
Dr. Nitesh Thakker practices at 2100 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 604355487. Office phone: 8157252121.
What is Dr. Nitesh Thakker's NPI?
Dr. Nitesh Thakker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952480295, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nitesh Thakker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nitesh Thakker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nitesh Thakker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.