Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Venu Kakarala, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Rural Health Clinic/Center · Slaughter, LA
- NPI 1538166822
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1169 Highway 19 Ste B
Slaughter, LA 707773404
(225) 570-2257
fax (225) 286-4078
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 25, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #13643R
- Medicaid
- LA #1569097
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538166822. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
190
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$7,692
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 90 | 40 | $77 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 87 | 43 | $3 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 13 | 11 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$344
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $73.80 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 4 | $59.44 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $40.31 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $27.64 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $27.35 | |
| ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1 | $22.81 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $20.42 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $20.28 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $18.02 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $17.86 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $15.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,896
Patients
1,491
Total drug cost
$238,276
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 984 | 174 | $9,861 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 772 | 66 | $168,965 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 635 | 129 | $9,512 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 600 | 146 | $3,949 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 571 | 92 | $5,917 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 567 | 130 | $2,878 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 559 | 112 | $3,503 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 557 | 113 | $10,036 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 469 | 74 | $4,728 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 423 | 88 | $2,091 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Venu Kakarala's medical specialty?
Dr. Venu Kakarala practices Internal Medicine Physician in Slaughter, LA.
Where does Dr. Venu Kakarala practice?
Dr. Venu Kakarala practices at 1169 Highway 19 Ste B, Slaughter, LA 707773404. Office phone: 2255702257.
What is Dr. Venu Kakarala's NPI?
Dr. Venu Kakarala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538166822, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venu Kakarala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venu Kakarala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venu Kakarala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962); Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (HCPCS 87426). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.