U Kanti Murtineni, M.D
NPI 1689994840 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
U Kanti Murtineni, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1689994840).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689994840
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N8429 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
603 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 | 449 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 93 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 48 | $113 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 13 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$124 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Linagliptinbrand: Tradjenta | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 |
| Simvastatin | 17 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 17 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 |
| Allopurinol | 13 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-10
- Last updated
- 2022-11-11
- Certified
- 2022-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is U Kanti Murtineni's NPI number?
- U Kanti Murtineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689994840, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is U Kanti Murtineni's specialty?
- U Kanti Murtineni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is U Kanti Murtineni located?
- U Kanti Murtineni's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545, Poat Oak Place, Houston, TX 77027.
- What is U Kanti Murtineni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for U Kanti Murtineni is (713) 960-8008.
- Does U Kanti Murtineni accept Medicare?
- U Kanti Murtineni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is U Kanti Murtineni's NPI active?
- Yes — U Kanti Murtineni's NPI (1689994840) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.