Kandala Chary, M.D.
NPI 1578521381 · Specialist · Jackson, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kandala Chary, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Jackson, TN (NPI 1578521381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578521381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD0000012441 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
57 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 41 | $322 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 16 | $267 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $267–$322 (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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 124 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 77 | 29 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 59 | 17 |
| Allopurinol | 52 | 19 |
| Calcium Acetate | 48 | 14 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 47 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 across 3 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
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2009-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kandala Chary's NPI number?
- Kandala Chary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578521381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kandala Chary's specialty?
- Kandala Chary is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Kandala Chary located?
- Kandala Chary's practice location on file with NPPES is 221 Sterling Farms Drive, Jackson, TN 38305-3609.
- What is Kandala Chary's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kandala Chary is (731) 668-4337.
- Does Kandala Chary accept Medicare?
- Kandala Chary is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kandala Chary's NPI active?
- Yes — Kandala Chary's NPI (1578521381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.