Indira Benakanakere, MD
NPI 1225618978 · Family Medicine Physician · Antioch, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Indira Benakanakere, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Antioch, CA (NPI 1225618978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225618978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PG217448 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 49 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 34 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 | — |
| Gabapentin | 34 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 30 | 11 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-08
- Last updated
- 2024-08-26
- Certified
- 2024-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Indira Benakanakere's NPI number?
- Indira Benakanakere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225618978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Indira Benakanakere's specialty?
- Indira Benakanakere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Indira Benakanakere located?
- Indira Benakanakere's practice location on file with NPPES is 4501 Sand Creek Rd, Antioch, CA 94531-8687.
- What is Indira Benakanakere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Indira Benakanakere is (925) 813-6500.
- Does Indira Benakanakere accept Medicare?
- Indira Benakanakere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Indira Benakanakere's NPI active?
- Yes — Indira Benakanakere's NPI (1225618978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.