Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Yuji Kaku, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Camden, NJ

  • NPI 1518408962
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Cooper Plz
Camden, NJ 081031461
(800) 826-6737
Additional location
177 Fort Washington Ave Fl 7
New York, NY 100323733
(212) 305-2633
fax (212) 305-2439
Mailing address
1 Federal St Ste 200
Camden, NJ 081031088

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2024
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #25MA12394700 · New York #298229

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518408962. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
85
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$22,278
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 41 16 $57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 28 28 $198
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 16 16 $900

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Camden Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$683
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 6 $415.68
Abiomed 5 $240.77
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $26.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$683

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Yuji Kaku's medical specialty?
Dr. Yuji Kaku practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Camden, NJ.
Where does Dr. Yuji Kaku practice?
Dr. Yuji Kaku practices at 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 081031461. Office phone: 8008266737.
What is Dr. Yuji Kaku's NPI?
Dr. Yuji Kaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518408962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yuji Kaku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yuji Kaku accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yuji Kaku commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.