Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, MD
NPI 1679500623 · Internal Medicine Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1679500623).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679500623
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 34456 (TN)
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 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
685 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 369 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 139 | $107 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 89 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 88 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 69 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 48 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 53 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 30 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 42 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2024-05-03
- Certified
- 2024-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's NPI number?
- Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679500623, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's specialty?
- Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi located?
- Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3960 New Covington Pike, Memphis, TN 38128-2504.
- What is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is (901) 516-5741.
- Does Lakshmi Krishnamurthi accept Medicare?
- Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's NPI (1679500623) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.