Pushpalatha Arakere, M.D.
NPI 1154380343 · Infectious Disease Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pushpalatha Arakere, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1154380343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154380343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A88072 (CA)
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
2,004 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 50 Minutes99233 | 619 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 567 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 364 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 160 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 139 | $155 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 208 | 72 |
| Cephalexin | 173 | 48 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 131 | 32 |
| Fluconazole | 115 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 109 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 96 | 54 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 89 | 28 |
| Rifampin | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,045 across 105 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
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2012-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pushpalatha Arakere's NPI number?
- Pushpalatha Arakere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154380343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pushpalatha Arakere's specialty?
- Pushpalatha Arakere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pushpalatha Arakere located?
- Pushpalatha Arakere's practice location on file with NPPES is 7035 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-8015.
- What is Pushpalatha Arakere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pushpalatha Arakere is (559) 323-4987.
- Does Pushpalatha Arakere accept Medicare?
- Pushpalatha Arakere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pushpalatha Arakere's NPI active?
- Yes — Pushpalatha Arakere's NPI (1154380343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.