Bharat Kakarala, M.D.
NPI 1639497282 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bharat Kakarala, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1639497282).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639497282
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- Q3208 (TX)
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
16 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
3,373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 822 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 244 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 227 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 217 | $50 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 203 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 128 | $10 |
| Imaging Guidance for Procedure, 60 Minutes Or Less |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$325 across 4 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
- 2010-05-06
- Last updated
- 2016-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bharat Kakarala's NPI number?
- Bharat Kakarala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639497282, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bharat Kakarala's specialty?
- Bharat Kakarala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bharat Kakarala located?
- Bharat Kakarala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1441 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203-1201.
- What is Bharat Kakarala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bharat Kakarala is (214) 947-2315.
- Does Bharat Kakarala accept Medicare?
- Bharat Kakarala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bharat Kakarala's NPI active?
- Yes — Bharat Kakarala's NPI (1639497282) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.