Kanna Posina, M.D.
NPI 1942513759 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kanna Posina, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1942513759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942513759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 257441 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
15 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
7,434 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 | 1,717 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,472 | $112 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 627 | $64 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 519 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 518 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 614 | 191 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 600 | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 567 | 153 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 379 | 114 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 338 | 80 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 273 | 93 |
| Nifedipine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,735 across 135 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
- 2010-07-21
- Last updated
- 2022-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanna Posina's NPI number?
- Kanna Posina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942513759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kanna Posina's specialty?
- Kanna Posina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kanna Posina located?
- Kanna Posina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1587 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303-4217.
- What is Kanna Posina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kanna Posina is (318) 445-9823.
- Does Kanna Posina accept Medicare?
- Kanna Posina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kanna Posina's NPI active?
- Yes — Kanna Posina's NPI (1942513759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.