Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venkata Kakarla, M.D

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lawrenceville, GA

  • NPI 1437390150
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
631 Professional Dr Ste 300
Lawrenceville, GA 300463371
(770) 962-9977
fax (770) 339-9804

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2021
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #88142 · Illinois #036128021

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437390150. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
310
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$41,545
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 88 38 $78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 86 86 $165
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 61 53 $129
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 37 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 14 $89
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 15 15 $376

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,410
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 7 $4,261.00
Davol Inc. 1 $43.28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $26.25
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $23.38
TELA Bio, Inc. 1 $23.31
Innovation Technologies Inc 1 $18.28
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. 1 $14.52

By nature of payment

Education
$4,000
Food and Beverage
$410

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
123
Patients
111
Total drug cost
$762
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 80 79 $481
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 32 $225
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 11 0 $56

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Venkata Kakarla's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkata Kakarla practices Surgery Physician in Lawrenceville, GA.
Where does Dr. Venkata Kakarla practice?
Dr. Venkata Kakarla practices at 631 Professional Dr Ste 300, Lawrenceville, GA 300463371. Office phone: 7709629977.
What is Dr. Venkata Kakarla's NPI?
Dr. Venkata Kakarla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437390150, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkata Kakarla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkata Kakarla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkata Kakarla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.