Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1609056647
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2910 N 3Rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 406-3580
fax (602) 406-3493

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #43049
Medicaid
AZ #523285

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609056647. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,107
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$407,419
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 234 53 $372
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 133 107 $87
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 94 50 $247
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 87 76 $123
22216 Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment 80 20 $348
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 73 73 $160
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 53 51 $54
20939 Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft 51 51 $67
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 33 33 $713
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 31 20 $191

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Phoenix Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Udaya Kakarla's medical specialty?
Dr. Udaya Kakarla practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Udaya Kakarla practice?
Dr. Udaya Kakarla practices at 2910 N 3Rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Office phone: 6024063580.
What is Dr. Udaya Kakarla's NPI?
Dr. Udaya Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609056647, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Udaya Kakarla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Udaya Kakarla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Udaya Kakarla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.