Physician Profile

Kumara S. Prathipati, M.D.

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About Dr. Prathipati

Based in National City, CA, Kumara S. Prathipati, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kumara cared for 45 Medicare patients across 50 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more and assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes. NPI 1538267778 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

School Other Graduated: 1974

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 40438CurrentExpires Oct 31, 2026Since 1983
NPINational Provider Identifier
1538267778Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Kumara S. Prathipati's specialty?

Kumara S. Prathipati is an internist in National City, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Kumara S. Prathipati?

Kumara S. Prathipati is listed at 502 Euclid Ave 203, National City, CA 91950. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Kumara S. Prathipati?

The number on file is (619) 267-0552. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Kumara S. Prathipati's NPI number?

Kumara S. Prathipati's National Provider Identifier is 1538267778. 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

What is Kumara S. Prathipati's education?

Kumara S. Prathipati attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Kumara S. Prathipati been practicing?

Kumara S. Prathipati has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Kumara S. Prathipati known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Kumara S. Prathipati the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Kumara S. Prathipati confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kumara S. Prathipati. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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