Cherian Karunapuzha, MD
NPI 1881896397 · Neurology Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cherian Karunapuzha, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1881896397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881896397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28245 (OK)
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
2,565 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,187 | $117 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 378 | $180 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Arm Or Leg, 1-4 Muscles, First Extremity64642 | 328 | $88 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Face64612 | 174 | $144 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Salivary Glands on Both Sides of Mouth64611 | 113 | $82 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Arm Or Leg, 1-4 Muscles, Each Additional Extremity64643 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 1,753 | 435 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 877 | 160 |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 611 | 176 |
| Pimavanserin Tartratebrand: Nuplazid | 539 | 71 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 401 | 111 |
| Primidone | 387 | 103 |
| Topiramate | 374 | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$518,605 across 596 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
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2011-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cherian Karunapuzha's NPI number?
- Cherian Karunapuzha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881896397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cherian Karunapuzha's specialty?
- Cherian Karunapuzha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cherian Karunapuzha located?
- Cherian Karunapuzha's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 Stanton L Young Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5023.
- What is Cherian Karunapuzha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cherian Karunapuzha is (405) 271-8001.
- Does Cherian Karunapuzha accept Medicare?
- Cherian Karunapuzha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cherian Karunapuzha's NPI active?
- Yes — Cherian Karunapuzha's NPI (1881896397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.