Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Pontiac, MI
- NPI 1720267800
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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44200 Woodward Ave Ste 209
Pontiac, MI 483415045
(248) 253-0330
fax (248) 253-1982 - Additional location
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44555 Woodward Ave, Suite 404
Pontiac, MI 483415031
(248) 858-3011
fax (800) 414-1646 - Mailing address
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5280 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 483104005
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 6, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Michigan #4301084121
- Medicaid
- MI #1720267800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720267800. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,509
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$152,248
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 931 | 277 | $82 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 262 | 132 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 171 | 152 | $179 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 60 | 40 | $102 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 41 | 31 | $84 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 31 | 22 | $73 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 12 | $135 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Pontiac Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$518
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $97.09 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $84.01 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $59.96 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $41.28 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $40.12 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $24.19 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $21.87 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $21.79 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 1 | $21.49 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $20.68 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 1 | $19.27 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $17.82 | |
| CorMedix INC. | 1 | $17.79 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $17.09 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $13.78 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
305
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$245,690
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 60 | 16 | $711 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 37 | 14 | $186 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $191 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 22 | 0 | $283 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $12,090 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 19 | 0 | $264 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 17 | 0 | $94 |
| Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $92 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 15 | 0 | $59 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $364 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram's medical specialty?
Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram practices Nephrology Physician in Pontiac, MI.
Where does Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram practice?
Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram practices at 44200 Woodward Ave Ste 209, Pontiac, MI 483415045. Office phone: 2482530330.
What is Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram's NPI?
Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720267800, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.