Physician Profile
Tarun Kukreja, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kukreja
Tarun Kukreja, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Munster, IN specializing in dermatology. Medicare claims data shows Tarun provided 2,155 services to 1,194 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1760671119.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (219) 912-3376
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1950 45TH ST STE 200
Munster, IN 46321
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,155 services · 1,194 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
797 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
213 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
112 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
82 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
74 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
58 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14040 |
37 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
28 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
23 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Munster 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Tarun Kukreja's specialty?
Tarun Kukreja is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Munster, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Tarun Kukreja?
Tarun Kukreja is listed at 1950 45Th St Ste 200, Munster, IN 46321. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Tarun Kukreja?
The number on file is (219) 912-3376. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tarun Kukreja?
Tarun Kukreja's National Provider Identifier is 1760671119. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Tarun Kukreja's education?
Tarun Kukreja attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tarun Kukreja have?
Tarun Kukreja has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Tarun Kukreja known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Tarun Kukreja performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tarun Kukreja's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tarun Kukreja. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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