Gautam Kale, M.D.
NPI 1427170554 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gautam Kale, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1427170554).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427170554
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-01544 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 2015-01544 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
522 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 252 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 25 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$169 (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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 242 | 53 |
| Lenalidomide | 144 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 143 | 24 |
| Hydroxyurea | 119 | 27 |
| Dexamethasone | 83 | 36 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 73 | 45 |
| Potassium Chloride | 62 | 11 |
| Pomalidomidebrand: Pomalyst | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2007-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-09-17
- Certified
- 2021-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gautam Kale's NPI number?
- Gautam Kale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427170554, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gautam Kale's specialty?
- Gautam Kale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gautam Kale located?
- Gautam Kale's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 N Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403-1118.
- What is Gautam Kale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gautam Kale is (651) 402-0260.
- Does Gautam Kale accept Medicare?
- Gautam Kale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gautam Kale's NPI active?
- Yes — Gautam Kale's NPI (1427170554) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.