Venu Kakarala, MD
NPI 1538166822 · Internal Medicine Physician · Slaughter, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venu Kakarala, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Slaughter, LA (NPI 1538166822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538166822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13643R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
357 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 35 Minutes99232 | 229 | $73 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 112 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 16 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$73 (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 · 215 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 878 | 150 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 649 | 49 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 579 | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 540 | 82 |
| Potassium Chloride | 503 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 495 | 114 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$344 across 17 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
- 2005-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-01-25
- Certified
- 2022-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venu Kakarala's NPI number?
- Venu Kakarala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538166822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venu Kakarala's specialty?
- Venu Kakarala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venu Kakarala located?
- Venu Kakarala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1169 Highway 19 Ste B, Slaughter, LA 70777-3404.
- What is Venu Kakarala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venu Kakarala is (225) 570-2257.
- Does Venu Kakarala accept Medicare?
- Venu Kakarala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venu Kakarala's NPI active?
- Yes — Venu Kakarala's NPI (1538166822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.