Mahendra Kakarla, MD
NPI 1942303342 · Internal Medicine Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mahendra Kakarla, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1942303342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942303342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G0735 (TX)
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
792 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 | 279 | $126 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 90 | $81 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 88 | $128 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 77 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 71 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 793 | 237 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 492 | 156 |
| Losartan Potassium | 407 | 121 |
| Metformin Hcl | 352 | 108 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 300 | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 210 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$467 across 24 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
- 2006-09-07
- Last updated
- 2015-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mahendra Kakarla's NPI number?
- Mahendra Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942303342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mahendra Kakarla's specialty?
- Mahendra Kakarla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mahendra Kakarla located?
- Mahendra Kakarla's practice location on file with NPPES is 7999 W. Virginia Dr., Dallas, TX 75237.
- What is Mahendra Kakarla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mahendra Kakarla is (972) 296-6696.
- Does Mahendra Kakarla accept Medicare?
- Mahendra Kakarla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mahendra Kakarla's NPI active?
- Yes — Mahendra Kakarla's NPI (1942303342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.