Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu, M.D.
NPI 1447288022 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1447288022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447288022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N1717 (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
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
1,139 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 50 Minutes99233 | 358 | $110 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 241 | $203 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 152 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $91 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 61 | $11 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 100 | 12 |
| Riociguatbrand: Adempas | 73 | — |
| Carvedilol | 46 | 12 |
| Torsemide | 37 | 13 |
| Potassium Chloride | 37 | 15 |
| Spironolactone | 36 | 14 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 33 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52,461 across 106 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
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2017-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's NPI number?
- Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447288022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's specialty?
- Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu located?
- Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4499 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3771.
- What is Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu is (210) 575-8485.
- Does Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu accept Medicare?
- Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandrasekhar Kunavarapu's NPI (1447288022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.