Mark Kats, MD
NPI 1215140355 · Nephrology Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Kats, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1215140355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215140355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 061275 (GA)
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
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
9,477 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,496 | $9 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 1,408 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,066 | $119 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 1,057 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 1,046 | $6 |
| Vitamin D-3 Level82306 | 448 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 877 | 254 |
| Losartan Potassium | 389 | 135 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 376 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 58 |
| Furosemide | 170 | 61 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 147 | 45 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 92 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$129 across 6 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
- 2007-05-07
- Last updated
- 2010-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Kats's NPI number?
- Mark Kats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215140355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Kats's specialty?
- Mark Kats is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Kats located?
- Mark Kats's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3862.
- What is Mark Kats's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Kats is (770) 536-9864.
- Does Mark Kats accept Medicare?
- Mark Kats is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Kats's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Kats's NPI (1215140355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.