NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1568434694 MD
Verify on CMS → Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
134
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
71.5/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$6.9K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71.5/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 134
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
72 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD sits
This provider among endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician peers
Across the 2,521 endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD writes more Part D claims than 5% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
134 95% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71.5/100 11.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) - 71.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 313 E 12TH ST, Austin, TX, 78701, with a listed phone of (512) 324-9650. NPI 1568434694 was issued on 02/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 134 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.9, Cost 69.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1568434694 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/02/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
71.5366
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.8573
Quality
69.5505
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD 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.
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Austin, TX
Seton Family OF Doctors
Austin, TX
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 Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$6.9K
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD. To verify Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
134
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 294
- Total Day Supply
- 8,813
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
23 claims
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
22 claims
- Cinacalcet Hcl
Cinacalcet Hcl
13 claims
- Testosterone Cypio…
Testosterone Cypionate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone | 22 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 13 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's 134 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kulkarni.
Dr. Nicola Abate
MD
Baytown, TX
Dr. Jessica Abramowitz
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Layla Abushamat
M.D., M.P.H.
Houston, TX
Dr. Luis Acosta
MD
Houston, TX
Dr. Stefanie Addington
M.D.
Frisco, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's specialty? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD wrote 134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.5/100 (Quality: 64.9, Cost: 69.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD located? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD is located at 313 E 12TH ST, Austin, TX, 78701. Phone: (512) 324-9650.
What is Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568434694, issued on 02/02/2006.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrocortisone, Cinacalcet Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 134 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's credentials? ▼
Mrinalini Kulkarni, MD's NPI is 1568434694 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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