Gowri Kularatna, M.D.
NPI 1861682957 · Internal Medicine Physician · Waldorf, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gowri Kularatna, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Waldorf, MD (NPI 1861682957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861682957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 233288 (MA)
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
868 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 169 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 90 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 86 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 213 | 87 |
| Famotidine | 83 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 72 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 57 | 56 |
| Plecanatidebrand: Trulance | 43 | 11 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 34 | 14 |
| Lubiprostone | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,679 across 79 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
- 2007-07-26
- Last updated
- 2012-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gowri Kularatna's NPI number?
- Gowri Kularatna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861682957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gowri Kularatna's specialty?
- Gowri Kularatna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gowri Kularatna located?
- Gowri Kularatna's practice location on file with NPPES is 12070 Old Line Ctr, Waldorf, MD 20602-2513.
- What is Gowri Kularatna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gowri Kularatna is (301) 645-8035.
- Does Gowri Kularatna accept Medicare?
- Gowri Kularatna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gowri Kularatna's NPI active?
- Yes — Gowri Kularatna's NPI (1861682957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.