Ravi Karra, M.D., M.H.S.
NPI 1952457178 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ravi Karra, M.D., M.H.S. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1952457178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952457178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., M.H.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224845 (MA)
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
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
4,732 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,730 | $7 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,034 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 184 | $71 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 167 | $8 |
| 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 | 92 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 226 | 47 |
| Spironolactone | 203 | 54 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 192 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 | 31 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 109 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24,128 across 23 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
- 2007-01-29
- Last updated
- 2012-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ravi Karra's NPI number?
- Ravi Karra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952457178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ravi Karra's specialty?
- Ravi Karra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ravi Karra located?
- Ravi Karra's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Ravi Karra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ravi Karra is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Ravi Karra accept Medicare?
- Ravi Karra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ravi Karra's NPI active?
- Yes — Ravi Karra's NPI (1952457178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.