Bhushan Kukkalli, M.D.
NPI 1871579276 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhushan Kukkalli, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1871579276).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871579276
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2391 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
881 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 314 | $184 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 224 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 220 | $127 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 94 | $219 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 29 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$219 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 166 | 162 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 112 | 92 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 107 | 106 |
| Azithromycin | 71 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 67 | 66 |
| Naproxen | 64 | 63 |
| Dexamethasone | 55 | 55 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2010-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhushan Kukkalli's NPI number?
- Bhushan Kukkalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871579276, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhushan Kukkalli's specialty?
- Bhushan Kukkalli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhushan Kukkalli located?
- Bhushan Kukkalli's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Bhushan Kukkalli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhushan Kukkalli is (972) 393-1140.
- Does Bhushan Kukkalli accept Medicare?
- Bhushan Kukkalli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhushan Kukkalli's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhushan Kukkalli's NPI (1871579276) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.