2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1720267800 M.D.
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AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in PONTIAC, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
465
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$518.23
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PONTIAC, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 465 claims across 78 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $518.23 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. filed 465 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PONTIAC, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2007

NPI 1720267800

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

465 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in PONTIAC, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720267800. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 44200 WOODWARD AVE STE 209, PONTIAC, MI, 48341, with a listed phone of (248) 253-0330. NPI 1720267800 was issued on 10/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAKULAVARAM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 465 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $272K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

44200 WOODWARD AVE STE 209
PONTIAC, MI 48341

Provider Details

NPI 1720267800
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MICHIGAN KIDNEY CONSULTANTS PC
PONTIAC, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$518

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.. To verify AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 465 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

465
Total Claims
$272K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
803
Total Day Supply
23,410
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$255K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.15
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
60
Furosemide
37
Hydralazine Hcl
23
Potassium Chloride
22
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
20
Calcitriol
19
Allopurinol
17
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
16
Hydrochlorothiazide
15
Clonidine Hcl
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s 465 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KAKULAVARAM.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s specialty?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PONTIAC, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. wrote 465 Medicare Part D claims totaling $272K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. located?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. is located at 44200 WOODWARD AVE STE 209, PONTIAC, MI, 48341. Phone: (248) 253-0330.
What is AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720267800, issued on 10/25/2007.
Does AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $255K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Furosemide, Hydralazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 465 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s credentials?
AMITHA KAKULAVARAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1720267800 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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