Nagappa Prakash, M.D.
NPI 1245216779 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nagappa Prakash, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1245216779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245216779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19925 (AZ)
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
20 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
1,190 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 441 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 110 | $173 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 109 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 99 | $180 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 84 | $9 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 433 | 120 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 432 | 117 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 295 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 254 | 74 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 235 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 231 | 67 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$220 across 10 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2019-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nagappa Prakash's NPI number?
- Nagappa Prakash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245216779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nagappa Prakash's specialty?
- Nagappa Prakash is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nagappa Prakash located?
- Nagappa Prakash's practice location on file with NPPES is 3815 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2164.
- What is Nagappa Prakash's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nagappa Prakash is (602) 971-2761.
- Does Nagappa Prakash accept Medicare?
- Nagappa Prakash is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nagappa Prakash's NPI active?
- Yes — Nagappa Prakash's NPI (1245216779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.