Kulia Kakarala, MD
NPI 1033420781 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kulia Kakarala, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1033420781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033420781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q8556 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,248 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76700 | 217 | $36 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 203 | $33 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 155 | $26 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 134 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 92 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 54 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-28
- Last updated
- 2018-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kulia Kakarala's NPI number?
- Kulia Kakarala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033420781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kulia Kakarala's specialty?
- Kulia Kakarala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kulia Kakarala located?
- Kulia Kakarala's practice location on file with NPPES is 602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415-3364.
- What is Kulia Kakarala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kulia Kakarala is (806) 775-8445.
- Does Kulia Kakarala accept Medicare?
- Kulia Kakarala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kulia Kakarala's NPI active?
- Yes — Kulia Kakarala's NPI (1033420781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.