Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1780720151
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933064018
(661) 326-2128
fax (661) 326-2129
Mailing address
Po Box 1843
Bakersfield, CA 933031843

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 10, 2010
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A100558
Medicaid
CA #PENDING

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780720151. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,161
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$119,952
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 360 173 $12
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 268 145 $159
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 133 89 $129
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 131 88 $72
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 58 55 $275
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 53 50 $84
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 34 27 $102
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 25 18 $145
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 23 18 $82
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 21 21 $247

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Bakersfield Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $26.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla's medical specialty?
Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla practices Anesthesiology Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla practice?
Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933064018. Office phone: 6613262128.
What is Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI?
Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780720151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Raghunath Kuchakulla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64483); Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64493). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.