Kevin M Tharakan, MD
Kevin M Tharakan, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Guilford, CT in group practice. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 282dNPPES updated 2025-07-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 100, Guilford, CT 06437-4335
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 = better0.98%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.8%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
110
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,635
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $228k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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.
$49 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Kevin M Tharakan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 27, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
5 years in practice
Established
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
1 Cellini Pl Ste 102, West Haven, CT 06516-1666
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450672
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin M Tharakan for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Guilford 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 Kevin M Tharakan
NPI records show Dr. Tharakan as active with telehealth listed in Guilford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 932-6481.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kevin M Tharakan
Practice Location
1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 100, Guilford, CT 06437-4335
Mailing Address
1 Cellini Pl Ste 102, West Haven, CT 06516-1666
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