Prashanti Alekal, M.D
NPI 1194874693 · Pediatrics Physician · Costa Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prashanti Alekal, M.D is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Costa Mesa, CA (NPI 1194874693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194874693
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86229 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 44 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 32 |
| Famotidine | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$254 across 14 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
- 2007-01-10
- Last updated
- 2010-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prashanti Alekal's NPI number?
- Prashanti Alekal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194874693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prashanti Alekal's specialty?
- Prashanti Alekal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prashanti Alekal located?
- Prashanti Alekal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1190 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4108.
- What is Prashanti Alekal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prashanti Alekal is (714) 668-2540.
- Does Prashanti Alekal accept Medicare?
- Prashanti Alekal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prashanti Alekal's NPI active?
- Yes — Prashanti Alekal's NPI (1194874693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.