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Ophthalmology

Atul Kakkar

Works at hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Atul Kakkar (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. NPI 1881457349. 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 Atul Kakkar, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Geisinger ClinicGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Atul Kakkar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Atul Kakkar at 1 hospital: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Atul Kakkar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Pittston, PA, Woodbury, NY and Floral Park, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Atul Kakkar's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Atul Kakkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Atul Kakkar 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.
What is the phone number for Atul Kakkar?
(570) 808-9800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Atul Kakkar's NPI number?
1881457349. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Atul Kakkar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Atul Kakkar 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 Atul Kakkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Atul Kakkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island105 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Pittston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittston, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881457349
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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