Anita Prakash, M.D.
NPI 1578578050 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Altos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anita Prakash, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Altos, CA (NPI 1578578050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578578050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A84854 (CA)
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
1,061 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 716 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 82 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 79 | $216 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 34 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 73 | 19 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 50 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 31 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 13 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 24 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 2 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
- 2006-07-30
- Last updated
- 2017-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anita Prakash's NPI number?
- Anita Prakash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578578050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anita Prakash's specialty?
- Anita Prakash is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anita Prakash located?
- Anita Prakash's practice location on file with NPPES is 811 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024-5426.
- What is Anita Prakash's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anita Prakash is (650) 823-0222.
- Does Anita Prakash accept Medicare?
- Anita Prakash is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anita Prakash's NPI active?
- Yes — Anita Prakash's NPI (1578578050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.