Murali Chakinala, MD
NPI 1407872724 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Murali Chakinala, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1407872724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407872724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2000151546 (MO)
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
19 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
2,044 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 423 | $25 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 264 | $119 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 247 | $32 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 182 | $75 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 171 | $49 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 150 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 829 | 90 |
| Tadalafil | 594 | 68 |
| Spironolactone | 490 | 112 |
| Ambrisentan | 485 | 50 |
| Riociguatbrand: Adempas | 422 | 45 |
| Furosemide | 382 | 95 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 340 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51,406 across 63 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2025-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Murali Chakinala's NPI number?
- Murali Chakinala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407872724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Murali Chakinala's specialty?
- Murali Chakinala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Murali Chakinala located?
- Murali Chakinala's practice location on file with NPPES is 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1032.
- What is Murali Chakinala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Murali Chakinala is (314) 454-8917.
- Does Murali Chakinala accept Medicare?
- Murali Chakinala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Murali Chakinala's NPI active?
- Yes — Murali Chakinala's NPI (1407872724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.