Praveen Akuthota, M.D.
NPI 1396704698 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praveen Akuthota, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1396704698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396704698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 218412 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
326 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 115 | $213 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $137 |
| 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 | 80 | $17 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 38 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tezepelumab-Ekkobrand: Tezspire | 80 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 77 | 22 |
| Mepolizumabbrand: Nucala | 64 | — |
| Prednisone | 64 | 17 |
| Benralizumabbrand: Fasenra Pen | 55 | 11 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 46 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24,996 across 28 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300Phone: (800) 926-8273
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000Phone: (800) 926-8273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2024-06-26
- Certified
- 2024-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praveen Akuthota's NPI number?
- Praveen Akuthota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396704698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praveen Akuthota's specialty?
- Praveen Akuthota is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praveen Akuthota located?
- Praveen Akuthota's practice location on file with NPPES is 4520 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121-3018.
- What is Praveen Akuthota's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praveen Akuthota is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Praveen Akuthota accept Medicare?
- Praveen Akuthota is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praveen Akuthota's NPI active?
- Yes — Praveen Akuthota's NPI (1396704698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.