Santi Karnam, MD
NPI 1619472974 · Ophthalmology Physician · Pittston, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santi Karnam, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Pittston, PA (NPI 1619472974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619472974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD477019 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 72 | 54 |
| Ofloxacin | 56 | 49 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 46 | 41 |
| Latanoprost | 41 | 11 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 15 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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.
$251 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
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santi Karnam's NPI number?
- Santi Karnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619472974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santi Karnam's specialty?
- Santi Karnam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santi Karnam located?
- Santi Karnam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 18640-3798.
- What is Santi Karnam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santi Karnam is (570) 808-9800.
- Does Santi Karnam accept Medicare?
- Santi Karnam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santi Karnam's NPI active?
- Yes — Santi Karnam's NPI (1619472974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.