Arvind Kakani, MD
NPI 1548608029 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arvind Kakani, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1548608029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548608029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-42881 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
510 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 188 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 152 | $118 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 40 | $69 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 27 | $13 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 96 | 91 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 55 | 54 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 53 | 49 |
| Azithromycin | 43 | 43 |
| Cephalexin | 43 | 42 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 39 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-06
- Last updated
- 2021-10-21
- Certified
- 2021-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arvind Kakani's NPI number?
- Arvind Kakani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548608029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arvind Kakani's specialty?
- Arvind Kakani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arvind Kakani located?
- Arvind Kakani's practice location on file with NPPES is 6601 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-6138.
- What is Arvind Kakani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arvind Kakani is (515) 643-9400.
- Does Arvind Kakani accept Medicare?
- Arvind Kakani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arvind Kakani's NPI active?
- Yes — Arvind Kakani's NPI (1548608029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.