Krishna Pothugunta, M.D
NPI 1285869982 · Internal Medicine Physician · Troy, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Pothugunta, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Troy, MI (NPI 1285869982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285869982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301093847 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
2,372 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 35 Minutes99232 | 691 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 517 | $104 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 493 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 152 | $116 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 128 | $71 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 651 | 173 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 | 55 |
| Furosemide | 126 | 47 |
| Allopurinol | 98 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 87 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 78 | 23 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 67 | 18 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,266 across 62 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
- 2009-05-26
- Last updated
- 2016-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Pothugunta's NPI number?
- Krishna Pothugunta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285869982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Pothugunta's specialty?
- Krishna Pothugunta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Pothugunta located?
- Krishna Pothugunta's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Investment Dr, Troy, MI 48098-6365.
- What is Krishna Pothugunta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Pothugunta is (248) 267-5010.
- Does Krishna Pothugunta accept Medicare?
- Krishna Pothugunta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Pothugunta's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Pothugunta's NPI (1285869982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.