Karthik Tanneru, M.D
NPI 1255817557 · Urology Physician · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karthik Tanneru, M.D is a Urology Physician provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1255817557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255817557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 87568 (SC)
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
7 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
1,024 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 | 513 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 118 | $111 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 73 | $214 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $166 |
| Imaging of Urinary Tract Following Injection of a Contrast Agent |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 314 | 119 |
| Finasteride | 83 | 24 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 69 | 63 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 68 | 25 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 51 | 20 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 45 | 25 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 3 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
- 2018-07-19
- Last updated
- 2022-06-28
- Certified
- 2022-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karthik Tanneru's NPI number?
- Karthik Tanneru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255817557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karthik Tanneru's specialty?
- Karthik Tanneru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karthik Tanneru located?
- Karthik Tanneru's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505.
- What is Karthik Tanneru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karthik Tanneru is (843) 673-7525.
- Does Karthik Tanneru accept Medicare?
- Karthik Tanneru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karthik Tanneru's NPI active?
- Yes — Karthik Tanneru's NPI (1255817557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.