Udaya Kakarla, MD
NPI 1609056647 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Udaya Kakarla, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1609056647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609056647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43049 (AZ)
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 tenure28% of score
18 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
1,021 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 178 | $364 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 166 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $122 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 90 | $241 |
| Incision Or Removal of Spine Bone Segment, Each Additional Segment22216 | 60 | $334 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-07
- Last updated
- 2020-04-14
- Certified
- 2020-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Udaya Kakarla's NPI number?
- Udaya Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609056647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Udaya Kakarla's specialty?
- Udaya Kakarla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Udaya Kakarla located?
- Udaya Kakarla's practice location on file with NPPES is 2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
- What is Udaya Kakarla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Udaya Kakarla is (602) 406-3580.
- Does Udaya Kakarla accept Medicare?
- Udaya Kakarla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Udaya Kakarla's NPI active?
- Yes — Udaya Kakarla's NPI (1609056647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.