Namratha Prabhu, M.D.
NPI 1659717965 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Namratha Prabhu, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1659717965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659717965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A153978 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- General Acute Care Hospital282N00000X
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
902 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 | 499 | $122 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 115 | $195 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $157 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 33 | $56 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 23 | $58 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 184 | 78 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 157 | 81 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 110 | 53 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 93 | 34 |
| Pregabalin | 83 | 38 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 76 | 30 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$338 across 8 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
- 2013-05-14
- Last updated
- 2021-02-26
- Certified
- 2021-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namratha Prabhu's NPI number?
- Namratha Prabhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659717965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Namratha Prabhu's specialty?
- Namratha Prabhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Namratha Prabhu located?
- Namratha Prabhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Bldg. 3, La Mesa, CA 91942-3024.
- What is Namratha Prabhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Namratha Prabhu is (619) 460-2700.
- Does Namratha Prabhu accept Medicare?
- Namratha Prabhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Namratha Prabhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Namratha Prabhu's NPI (1659717965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.