Quick answers
- Does Harish Kakkilaya accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harish Kakkilaya 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 Harish Kakkilaya see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 23 services for Harish Kakkilaya. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harish Kakkilaya's NPI number?
- 1902064140. 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 Harish Kakkilaya, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
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%
Hospitals where Harish Kakkilaya works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harish Kakkilaya 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.
- Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
- Union Hospital of Cecil CountyElkton, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210032
Practice locations
Addresses where Harish Kakkilaya is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Bow StElkton, MD 21921 (410) 398‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harish Kakkilaya as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Union Hospital of Cecil County288 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Elkton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elkton, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Union Hospital of Cecil County
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902064140 |
| 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