Bindu Kamal, MD
NPI 1184718215 · Nephrology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bindu Kamal, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1184718215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184718215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A68308 (CA)
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
19 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
2,987 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 | 980 | $129 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 737 | $342 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 302 | $113 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 290 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 173 | $75 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 136 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 411 | 126 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 365 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 335 | 107 |
| Furosemide | 280 | 90 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 235 | 34 |
| Carvedilol | 196 | 68 |
| Calcitriol | 165 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 9 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2015-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bindu Kamal's NPI number?
- Bindu Kamal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184718215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bindu Kamal's specialty?
- Bindu Kamal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bindu Kamal located?
- Bindu Kamal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1704 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
- What is Bindu Kamal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bindu Kamal is (805) 682-5879.
- Does Bindu Kamal accept Medicare?
- Bindu Kamal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bindu Kamal's NPI active?
- Yes — Bindu Kamal's NPI (1184718215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.