Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Merriam, KS

  • NPI 1689766230
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7450 Kessler St, Ste 201
Merriam, KS 66204
(913) 632-9200
fax (913) 632-9209

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 5, 2019
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kansas #0429857

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689766230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
175
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$34,739
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $154
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 25 25 $104
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 25 25 $122
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 17 17 $649
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 17 16 $82
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 16 13 $46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $204
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 14 14 $406
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 12 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Merriam Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24,041
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 40 $23,751.74
Davol INC. 1 $118.08
Tela Bio, INC. 1 $100.00
Baxter Healthcare 1 $71.43

By nature of payment

Education
$20,007
Food and Beverage
$2,653
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,000
Travel and Lodging
$373
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
150
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$535
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 77 76 $222
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 61 61 $217
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 12 12 $96

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru's medical specialty?
Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru practices Surgery Physician in Merriam, KS.
Where does Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru practice?
Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru practices at 7450 Kessler St, Merriam, KS 66204. Office phone: 9136329200.
What is Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru's NPI?
Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689766230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.