Quick answers
- Does Monica Makhija accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Monica Makhija accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Monica Makhija see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 438 services for Monica Makhija. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Monica Makhija's NPI number?
- 1528224987. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Monica Makhija, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 438 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional (95720)137 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)63 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional (95718)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)48 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression38%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Monica Makhija works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Monica Makhija at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - MiltonMilton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220108
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamNeedham, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220083
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
Practice locations
Addresses where Monica Makhija is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 148 Chestnut StNeedham, MA 02492 (781) 983‑9088
- 330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 754‑8612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Monica Makhija as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc1,740 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Needham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Needham, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528224987 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians