Rakesh Kanipakam, MD
NPI 1295197705 · Nephrology Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Kanipakam, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1295197705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295197705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.46579 (AL)
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
10 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
1,499 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 | 472 | $72 |
| 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 | 219 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 197 | $77 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 147 | $323 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 138 | $103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 57 | 26 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 52 | 22 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 44 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 42 | 21 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 40 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 35 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$443 across 19 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
- 2016-03-23
- Last updated
- 2025-01-15
- Certified
- 2025-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Kanipakam's NPI number?
- Rakesh Kanipakam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295197705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Kanipakam's specialty?
- Rakesh Kanipakam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Kanipakam located?
- Rakesh Kanipakam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, AL 36106-1111.
- What is Rakesh Kanipakam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Kanipakam is (334) 269-0212.
- Does Rakesh Kanipakam accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Kanipakam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Kanipakam's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Kanipakam's NPI (1295197705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.