Physician Profile
Kmlst Moorthi, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Moorthi
Based in Merrillville, IN, Kmlst Moorthi, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Kmlst provided 3,424 services to 1,746 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (219) 791-1555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
90 W 86TH AVE NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN INDIANA
Merrillville, IN 46410
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2025
Chicago, IL 60611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,424 services · 1,746 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
58 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
34 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
19 | |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
13 | |
| Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg | Procedure | 36005 |
13 | |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
30 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
12 | |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
184 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
69 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
64 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Merrillville 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 7
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kmlst Moorthi specialize in?
Kmlst Moorthi is a kidney specialist in Merrillville, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Kmlst Moorthi located?
Kmlst Moorthi is listed at 90 W 86Th Ave Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana, Merrillville, IN 46410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kmlst Moorthi's phone number?
The number on file is (219) 791-1555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kmlst Moorthi?
Kmlst Moorthi's National Provider Identifier is 1861494049. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Kmlst Moorthi train?
Kmlst Moorthi attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kmlst Moorthi have?
Kmlst Moorthi has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kmlst Moorthi do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kmlst Moorthi performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kmlst Moorthi's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kmlst Moorthi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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