Quick answers
- Does Praful M. Kelkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praful M. Kelkar 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 Praful M. Kelkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 23,237 services for Praful M. Kelkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Praful M. Kelkar's NPI number?
- 1588656417. 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 Praful M. Kelkar, 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23,237 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)7,200 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)78 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)73 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 services
- Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies (95909)21 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Praful M. Kelkar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praful M. Kelkar 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.
- Hutchinson HealthHutchinson, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240187
- Maple Grove HospitalMaple Grove, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240214
- North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001
Practice locations
Addresses where Praful M. Kelkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4225 Golden Valley RdGolden Valley, MN 55422 (763) 588‑0661
- 9645 Grove Cir N, Suite 100Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 302‑4114
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Praful M. Kelkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology Ltd76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other neurologists in Golden Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Golden Valley, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588656417 |
| 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