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Dr. Amit Kakkar, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · East Chicago, IN
- NPI 1144489048
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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4320 Fir St, Ste 320
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-7992
fax (219) 392-7987 - Additional location
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1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Cardiac Cath Lab, Bld 1, 5W
Bronx, NY 104611138
(718) 918-5735
fax (718) 918-5733 - Mailing address
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8558 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 464107032
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 30, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Indiana #01085939A · New York #275238
- Medicaid
- IN #300050797
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144489048. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,778
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$113,824
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 465 | 351 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 226 | 221 | $64 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 153 | 69 | $111 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 126 | 126 | $36 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 105 | 61 | $165 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 104 | 66 | $74 | |
93925 |
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 83 | 82 | $34 | |
93970 |
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 67 | 67 | $31 | |
93971 |
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 64 | 63 | $20 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 57 | 57 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in East Chicago Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,233
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $474.49 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 4 | $210.69 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | 5 | $194.72 | |
| Surmodics, INC. | 1 | $187.91 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $178.68 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 3 | $165.05 | |
| Abiomed | 4 | $140.18 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $70.76 | |
| Chiesi USA, INC. | 4 | $67.37 | |
| Cardiva Medical, INC. | 3 | $59.88 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 2 | $57.12 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $56.22 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $51.37 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $41.56 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $41.42 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,045
Patients
336
Total drug cost
$142,171
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 163 | 53 | $2,370 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 152 | 56 | $1,796 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 121 | 39 | $691 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 88 | 32 | $1,149 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 80 | 14 | $62,939 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 73 | 21 | $910 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 54 | 26 | $193 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 51 | 16 | $36,413 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 45 | 15 | $372 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 41 | 15 | $530 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Amit Kakkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Amit Kakkar practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in East Chicago, IN.
Where does Dr. Amit Kakkar practice?
Dr. Amit Kakkar practices at 4320 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312. Office phone: 2193927992.
What is Dr. Amit Kakkar's NPI?
Dr. Amit Kakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144489048, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amit Kakkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amit Kakkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amit Kakkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.