Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chikashi Nakai

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Albany, NY

  • NPI 1558972380
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 122083412
(518) 262-9777
Mailing address
703 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331926

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2024
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #325232

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558972380. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$16,117
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 23 23 $701

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Albany Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$867
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 14 $483.77
Atricure, INC. 5 $171.16
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, INC. 1 $55.98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $31.53
Bolton Medical INC 1 $30.96
Artivion, INC. 1 $23.42
LeMaitre Vascular, INC. 1 $22.83
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $20.26
Kls-Martin L.P. 1 $16.99
Surgical Specialties Corporation (US), INC. (Dba Corza Medical) 1 $10.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$867

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chikashi Nakai's medical specialty?
Dr. Chikashi Nakai practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Chikashi Nakai practice?
Dr. Chikashi Nakai practices at 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 122083412. Office phone: 5182629777.
What is Dr. Chikashi Nakai's NPI?
Dr. Chikashi Nakai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558972380, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chikashi Nakai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chikashi Nakai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chikashi Nakai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.