Upendra Kulkarni, M.D.
NPI 1750311478 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Mamou, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Upendra Kulkarni, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Mamou, LA (NPI 1750311478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750311478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 05120R (LA)
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
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
77 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 65 | 14 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 60 | 20 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 59 | 11 |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 57 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 36 | 15 |
| Metronidazole | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,383 across 20 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2010-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Upendra Kulkarni's NPI number?
- Upendra Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750311478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Upendra Kulkarni's specialty?
- Upendra Kulkarni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Upendra Kulkarni located?
- Upendra Kulkarni's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Cherry St, Mamou, LA 70554-2223.
- What is Upendra Kulkarni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Upendra Kulkarni is (337) 468-2250.
- Does Upendra Kulkarni accept Medicare?
- Upendra Kulkarni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Upendra Kulkarni's NPI active?
- Yes — Upendra Kulkarni's NPI (1750311478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.