Kanika Monga, MD
NPI 1982081915 · Rheumatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kanika Monga, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982081915).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982081915
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
489 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 163 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 159 | $181 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 32 | $223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 88 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 77 | 32 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 55 | 19 |
| Allopurinol | 23 | — |
| Leflunomide | 23 | — |
| Folic Acid | 19 | — |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,021 across 63 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
- 2015-04-28
- Last updated
- 2020-09-21
- Certified
- 2020-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanika Monga's NPI number?
- Kanika Monga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982081915, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kanika Monga's specialty?
- Kanika Monga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kanika Monga located?
- Kanika Monga's practice location on file with NPPES is 4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77025-1003.
- What is Kanika Monga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kanika Monga is (346) 356-7000.
- Does Kanika Monga accept Medicare?
- Kanika Monga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kanika Monga's NPI active?
- Yes — Kanika Monga's NPI (1982081915) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.