Somashekar Krishna, MD
NPI 1609966183 · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Somashekar Krishna, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1609966183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609966183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.098983 (OH)
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
351 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Guided Needle Aspiration Or Biopsy of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43238 | 70 | $207 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $120 |
| Review By Radiologist of Image From Tube Placement Into Bile Duct Using an Endoscope74328 | 34 | $22 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $124 |
| Insertion of Stent Into Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43274 | 26 | $295 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43264 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 42 | 35 |
| Omeprazole | 39 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 25 | — |
| Ursodiol | 11 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Zenpep | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$459 across 7 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
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2026-04-20
- Certified
- 2026-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Somashekar Krishna's NPI number?
- Somashekar Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609966183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Somashekar Krishna's specialty?
- Somashekar Krishna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Somashekar Krishna located?
- Somashekar Krishna's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210-1240.
- What is Somashekar Krishna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Somashekar Krishna is (614) 293-6255.
- Does Somashekar Krishna accept Medicare?
- Somashekar Krishna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Somashekar Krishna's NPI active?
- Yes — Somashekar Krishna's NPI (1609966183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.