Babu Makkena, MD
NPI 1407042757 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Denton, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Babu Makkena, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Denton, TX (NPI 1407042757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407042757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M3307 (TX)
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
18 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
3,638 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 | 992 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 455 | $116 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 397 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 367 | $67 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 279 | $169 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 372 | 108 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 300 | 134 |
| Carvedilol | 281 | 124 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 264 | 121 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 236 | 114 |
| Furosemide | 199 | 93 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,911 across 60 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
- 2007-09-20
- Last updated
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Babu Makkena's NPI number?
- Babu Makkena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407042757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Babu Makkena's specialty?
- Babu Makkena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Babu Makkena located?
- Babu Makkena's practice location on file with NPPES is 3537 S I 35 E, Denton, TX 76210-6800.
- What is Babu Makkena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Babu Makkena is (504) 304-8326.
- Does Babu Makkena accept Medicare?
- Babu Makkena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Babu Makkena's NPI active?
- Yes — Babu Makkena's NPI (1407042757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.