Quick answers
- Does Nikhil R. Nayak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil R. Nayak 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 Nikhil R. Nayak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 657 services for Nikhil R. Nayak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikhil R. Nayak's NPI number?
- 1689993172. 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 Nikhil R. Nayak, 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 | 336 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 657 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)238 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)166 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)55 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)19 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)19 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Nikhil R. Nayak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhil R. Nayak 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.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490077
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikhil R. Nayak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 SW 10h AveTopeka, KS 66604 (785) 354‑6000
- 4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607 (984) 215‑4000
- 4420 Lake Boone Trl, Suite 200Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 784‑1410
- 500 Martha Jefferson DrCharlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 654‑8960
- 901 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66606 (785) 354‑9591
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil R. Nayak as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
- Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust666 clinicians in the group
- Martha Jefferson Medical Group LLC195 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Topeka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Topeka, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Carolina MG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 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) | 1689993172 |
| 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