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
- Primary practice
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631 Professional Dr Ste 300
Lawrenceville, GA 300463371
(770) 962-9977
fax (770) 339-9804
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.