Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Kakareka, DO

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · West Reading, PA

  • NPI 1174948004
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 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
601 Spruce St
West Reading, PA 196111443
(484) 628-8900
Additional location
4190 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 191311626
(215) 871-6690
Mailing address
Po Box 13579
Reading, PA 196123579

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #OS024552 · Michigan #5101026082

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174948004. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
210
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$19,347
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 69 69 $129
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 33 26 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 32 31 $64
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 27 26 $78
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 20 19 $48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 18 $94
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 11 11 $228

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in West Reading Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$566
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 5 $490.18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $55.98
Csl Behring 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$546
Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
54
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$398
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 21 14 $167
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 18 0 $125
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 0 $106

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Kakareka's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Kakareka practices Neurological Surgery Physician in West Reading, PA.
Where does Dr. Michael Kakareka practice?
Dr. Michael Kakareka practices at 601 Spruce St, West Reading, PA 196111443. Office phone: 4846288900.
What is Dr. Michael Kakareka's NPI?
Dr. Michael Kakareka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174948004, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Kakareka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Kakareka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Kakareka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.