Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD
NPI 1144222142 · Nephrology Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kanakapura Venkatakrishna, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1144222142).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144222142
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.067919 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,566 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 243 | $91 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 224 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 223 | $73 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 164 | $57 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 115 | $335 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 210 | 65 |
| Losartan Potassium | 152 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 116 | 47 |
| Carvedilol | 79 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 76 | 26 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 44 | 17 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 35 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$504 across 26 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2022-11-18
- Certified
- 2022-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's NPI number?
- Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144222142, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's specialty?
- Kanakapura Venkatakrishna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kanakapura Venkatakrishna located?
- Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's practice location on file with NPPES is 11104 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1730.
- What is Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kanakapura Venkatakrishna is (260) 494-3484.
- Does Kanakapura Venkatakrishna accept Medicare?
- Kanakapura Venkatakrishna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's NPI active?
- Yes — Kanakapura Venkatakrishna's NPI (1144222142) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.