Rakesh Gulati, MD
NPI 1770571937 · Nephrology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Gulati, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1770571937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770571937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD062663L (PA)
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
20 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
997 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 | 287 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 231 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 123 | $146 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 96 | $17 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $131 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 112 | 30 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 93 | 31 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 91 | 22 |
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicatebrand: Lokelma | 87 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 72 | 19 |
| Famotidine | 69 | 29 |
| Carvedilol | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101,623 across 105 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 225 E City Line Ave Ste 109Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1724Phone: (601) 664-2535Fax: (610) 664-0827
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-12
- Last updated
- 2019-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Gulati's NPI number?
- Rakesh Gulati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770571937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Gulati's specialty?
- Rakesh Gulati is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Gulati located?
- Rakesh Gulati's practice location on file with NPPES is 833 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414.
- What is Rakesh Gulati's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Gulati is (215) 503-3000.
- Does Rakesh Gulati accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Gulati is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Gulati's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Gulati's NPI (1770571937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.