Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Metuchen, NJ

  • NPI 1003854282
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
212 Bridge St
Metuchen, NJ 088402290
(732) 632-1700
fax (732) 632-1704

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2025
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #MA72859
Medicaid
NJ #0005681

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003854282. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,508
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$505,489
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 1,531 131 $115
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 1,057 126 $115
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 291 80 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 249 71 $135
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 236 70 $81
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 165 149 $90
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 132 132 $142
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 97 79 $196
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 75 28 $200
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 72 29 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $32.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,477
Patients
864
Total drug cost
$227,390
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 744 144 $9,705
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 461 90 $3,182
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 425 44 $170,260
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 422 70 $6,089
Furosemide Generic 301 53 $2,088
Losartan Potassium Generic 260 57 $2,946
Metformin Hcl Generic 254 52 $1,917
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 232 52 $3,715
Potassium Chloride Generic 232 50 $11,721
Famotidine Generic 227 49 $2,463

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram's medical specialty?
Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram practices Internal Medicine Physician in Metuchen, NJ.
Where does Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram practice?
Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram practices at 212 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ 088402290. Office phone: 7326321700.
What is Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram's NPI?
Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003854282, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.