Pratibha Kulkarni, M.D.
NPI 1215972211 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pratibha Kulkarni, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215972211).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215972211
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J2142 (TX)
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
20 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 36 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$87 across 4 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
- 2006-06-17
- Last updated
- 2021-06-09
- Certified
- 2021-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pratibha Kulkarni's NPI number?
- Pratibha Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215972211, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pratibha Kulkarni's specialty?
- Pratibha Kulkarni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pratibha Kulkarni located?
- Pratibha Kulkarni's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 Frostwood Dr, Houston, TX 77024-2420.
- What is Pratibha Kulkarni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pratibha Kulkarni is (713) 467-5200.
- Does Pratibha Kulkarni accept Medicare?
- Pratibha Kulkarni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pratibha Kulkarni's NPI active?
- Yes — Pratibha Kulkarni's NPI (1215972211) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.