Prakash Prabhu, MD
NPI 1083689715 · Nephrology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prakash Prabhu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1083689715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083689715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21216 (SC)
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
20 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
2,654 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 309 | $74 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 230 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 225 | $95 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 222 | $8 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 200 | $333 |
| Parathormone (parathyroid Hormone) Level83970 | 183 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 80 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 24 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 55 | 19 |
| Calcitriol | 54 | 20 |
| Carvedilol | 53 | 18 |
| Torsemide | 44 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 42 | 12 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 3 records (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
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2017-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prakash Prabhu's NPI number?
- Prakash Prabhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083689715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prakash Prabhu's specialty?
- Prakash Prabhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prakash Prabhu located?
- Prakash Prabhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6469.
- What is Prakash Prabhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prakash Prabhu is (803) 252-9907.
- Does Prakash Prabhu accept Medicare?
- Prakash Prabhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prakash Prabhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Prakash Prabhu's NPI (1083689715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.