Raghunath Kuchakulla, M.D.
NPI 1780720151 · Anesthesiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raghunath Kuchakulla, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1780720151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780720151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A100558 (CA)
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
785 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 251 | $158 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 84 | $11 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 83 | $128 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 83 | $71 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 69 | $258 |
| Injection of Substance Into Middle Or Upper Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-30
- Last updated
- 2010-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI number?
- Raghunath Kuchakulla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780720151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's specialty?
- Raghunath Kuchakulla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raghunath Kuchakulla located?
- Raghunath Kuchakulla's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018.
- What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raghunath Kuchakulla is (661) 326-2128.
- Does Raghunath Kuchakulla accept Medicare?
- Raghunath Kuchakulla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI active?
- Yes — Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI (1780720151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.