Lukena Karkhanis, M.D.
NPI 1700198165 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lukena Karkhanis, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1700198165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700198165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012016167 (MO)
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
15 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
3,178 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 1,078 | $3 |
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 920 | $14 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 382 | $67 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 252 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $117 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 96 | $26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 236 | 78 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 172 | 66 |
| Epinephrine | 132 | 101 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 122 | 44 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe | 111 | 11 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 94 | 49 |
| Famotidine | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66,490 across 264 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
- 2010-07-13
- Last updated
- 2014-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lukena Karkhanis's NPI number?
- Lukena Karkhanis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700198165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lukena Karkhanis's specialty?
- Lukena Karkhanis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lukena Karkhanis located?
- Lukena Karkhanis's practice location on file with NPPES is 2414 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229-4870.
- What is Lukena Karkhanis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lukena Karkhanis is (210) 616-0882.
- Does Lukena Karkhanis accept Medicare?
- Lukena Karkhanis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lukena Karkhanis's NPI active?
- Yes — Lukena Karkhanis's NPI (1700198165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.