Quick answers
- Does Tarun N. Kukreja accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tarun N. Kukreja 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 Tarun N. Kukreja see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 432 Original Medicare patients and 2,422 services for Tarun N. Kukreja. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tarun N. Kukreja's NPI number?
- 1760671119. 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 Tarun N. Kukreja, 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 | 432 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,422 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)797 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)340 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)171 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)112 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tarun N. Kukreja is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1950 45th St, Suite 200Munster, IN 46321 (219) 912‑3376
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tarun N. Kukreja as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skin Dermatology, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Munster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Munster, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skin Dermatology, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760671119 |
| 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
- 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