Samir Arvind Kakodkar, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Samir Arvind Kakodkar, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 15+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 199 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Niles15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 205dNPPES updated 2025-10-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 19, Niles, IL 60714-3239

Fax: (847) 318-9599
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

378

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

286

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

822

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $509k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
36%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Chronic Kidney Disease
35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Anxiety Disorders
33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$44.9k received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Samir Arvind Kakodkar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 12, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1293

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Samir Arvind Kakodkar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Samir Arvind Kakodkar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Niles 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 Samir Arvind Kakodkar

Dr. Kakodkar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Niles, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 318-9595.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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