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Thoracic Surgery

Chikashi Nakai, MD

Works at hospitals in Albany, NY · Hudson, NY · Glens Falls, NY … · New York

Summary

Chikashi Nakai, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Albany, NY, Hudson, NY and Glens Falls, NY and other places. NPI 1558972380. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chikashi Nakai, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
12Years since medical school (graduated 2014)
MaleGender (as listed)
Albany Medical CollegeGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Chikashi Nakai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Chikashi Nakai at 4 hospitals: Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Chikashi Nakai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Albany, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Chikashi Nakai's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Chikashi Nakai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chikashi Nakai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Chikashi Nakai offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Chikashi Nakai offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Chikashi Nakai?
(518) 262-5633, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Chikashi Nakai's NPI number?
1558972380. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Chikashi Nakai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chikashi Nakai at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chikashi Nakai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chikashi Nakai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558972380
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians