Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nithin Karakala, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Little Rock, AR

  • NPI 1639356827
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4301 W Markham St # 501
Little Rock, AR 722057101
(501) 686-7150
fax (501) 661-7936
Mailing address
4301 W Markham St # 783
Little Rock, AR 722057101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 13, 2019
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arkansas #E-9397 · Maryland #P22570

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639356827. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
663
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$84,731
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 133 43 $66
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 80 16 $324
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 80 57 $61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 74 30 $73
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 68 20 $254
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 56 20 $78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 41 21 $110
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 39 33 $90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 33 31 $116
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Little Rock Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$126
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vifor Pharma, INC. 1 $100.92
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 6 $25.47

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$101
Education
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
328
Patients
51
Total drug cost
$8,788
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 50 15 $1,430
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 36 11 $603
Carvedilol Generic 34 13 $521
Losartan Potassium Generic 33 0 $554
Furosemide Generic 32 12 $276
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 31 0 $391
Potassium Chloride Generic 24 0 $710
Lisinopril Generic 22 0 $178
Bumetanide Generic 16 0 $2,611
Glipizide ER (Glipizide) Brand 15 0 $88

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nithin Karakala's medical specialty?
Dr. Nithin Karakala practices Nephrology Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Nithin Karakala practice?
Dr. Nithin Karakala practices at 4301 W Markham St # 501, Little Rock, AR 722057101. Office phone: 5016867150.
What is Dr. Nithin Karakala's NPI?
Dr. Nithin Karakala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639356827, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nithin Karakala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nithin Karakala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nithin Karakala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.