Arvind Kakodkar, M.D.
Arvind Kakodkar is a Family Medicine specialist based in East Chicago, IN with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Arvind Kakodkar, M.D. has been part of the East Chicago medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 56+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the East Chicago area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5728dNPPES updated 2010-09-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.17%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
93
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
208
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,498
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $342k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$108 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Arvind Kakodkar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 3297, East Chicago, IN 46312-8297
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Arvind Kakodkar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arvind Kakodkar for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to East Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arvind Kakodkar
NPI records show Dr. Kakodkar as active with telehealth listed in East Chicago, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 398-3016.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Arvind Kakodkar
Practice Location
3700 Main St, East Chicago, IN 46312-2224
Mailing Address
Po Box 3297, East Chicago, IN 46312-8297
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