Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Fresno, CA
- NPI 1154380343
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 19.3 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
7035 N Maple Ave, Suit-101
Fresno, CA 937208015
(559) 323-4987
fax (559) 323-1833
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 26, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A88072
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154380343. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,290
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$313,006
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 908 | 363 | $119 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 559 | 498 | $173 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 266 | 158 | $129 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 238 | 150 | $91 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 125 | 32 | $211 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 120 | 120 | $167 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 74 | 45 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Fresno Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,045
Transactions
105
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ViiV Healthcare Company | 41 | $775.88 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 11 | $271.43 | |
| Electromed, INC. | 23 | $223.27 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 9 | $174.55 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $170.46 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 6 | $137.35 | |
| Emd Serono, INC. | 3 | $86.56 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $58.40 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $53.34 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $30.24 | |
| Theratechnologies INC. | 1 | $25.12 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $22.52 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $15.97 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,196
Patients
362
Total drug cost
$370,855
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 165 | 63 | $14,830 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 121 | 43 | $3,458 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 116 | 35 | $4,513 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 103 | 33 | $14,207 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | Generic | 97 | 23 | $4,432 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 95 | 29 | $13,200 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 75 | 42 | $4,174 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 73 | 19 | $7,058 |
| Rifampin | Generic | 59 | 22 | $2,249 |
| Symtuza (Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf) | Brand | 55 | 0 | $282,937 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere's medical specialty?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere practices Infectious Disease Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere practice?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere practices at 7035 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 937208015. Office phone: 5593234987.
What is Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere's NPI?
Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154380343, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pushpalatha Arakere commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.