Mrinalini Kulkarni, M.D.
NPI 1215194873 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mrinalini Kulkarni, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215194873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215194873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A102509 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
462 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 | 234 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 145 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 83 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 17 | 11 |
| Spironolactone | 16 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 14 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mrinalini Kulkarni's NPI number?
- Mrinalini Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215194873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mrinalini Kulkarni's specialty?
- Mrinalini Kulkarni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mrinalini Kulkarni located?
- Mrinalini Kulkarni's practice location on file with NPPES is 6720 Bertner St, Houston, TX 77030-2604.
- What is Mrinalini Kulkarni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mrinalini Kulkarni is (209) 468-6600.
- Does Mrinalini Kulkarni accept Medicare?
- Mrinalini Kulkarni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mrinalini Kulkarni's NPI active?
- Yes — Mrinalini Kulkarni's NPI (1215194873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.