Lakshmi Tenneti, MD
NPI 1598944571 · Nephrology Physician · West Lake Hills, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshmi Tenneti, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in West Lake Hills, TX (NPI 1598944571).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598944571
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.090701 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,035 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 220 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 141 | $76 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 87 | $278 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 73 | $9 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 57 | $9 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 57 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 267 | 46 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 101 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 100 | 34 |
| Calcitriol | 99 | 26 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 91 | 20 |
| Valsartan | 91 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 72 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$545 across 23 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
- 2007-10-26
- Last updated
- 2022-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshmi Tenneti's NPI number?
- Lakshmi Tenneti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598944571, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshmi Tenneti's specialty?
- Lakshmi Tenneti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshmi Tenneti located?
- Lakshmi Tenneti's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 S Capital of Texas Hwy Bldg 3, West Lake Hills, TX 78746-6446.
- What is Lakshmi Tenneti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshmi Tenneti is (512) 901-4010.
- Does Lakshmi Tenneti accept Medicare?
- Lakshmi Tenneti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshmi Tenneti's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshmi Tenneti's NPI (1598944571) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.