Kartik Ananth, MD
NPI 1821279423 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kartik Ananth, MD is a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1821279423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821279423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A109016 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
3,522 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 | 1,435 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 646 | $132 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 539 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 144 | $120 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 111 | $158 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 29 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$846 across 17 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
- 2007-11-25
- Last updated
- 2024-03-22
- Certified
- 2024-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kartik Ananth's NPI number?
- Kartik Ananth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821279423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kartik Ananth's specialty?
- Kartik Ananth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kartik Ananth located?
- Kartik Ananth's practice location on file with NPPES is 23150 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90505-3025.
- What is Kartik Ananth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kartik Ananth is (310) 437-7399.
- Does Kartik Ananth accept Medicare?
- Kartik Ananth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kartik Ananth's NPI active?
- Yes — Kartik Ananth's NPI (1821279423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.