Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1730672395
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Dept Anesthesiology
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(800) 862-9980
fax (314) 362-1185
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2019040448
Medicaid
MO #200056431

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730672395. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
128
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,052
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 57 25 $53
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 22 22 $44
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 14 14 $436
00320 Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 12 12 $264
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 12 12 $283
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 11 11 $216

In context: peer comparison

Among 116 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj's medical specialty?
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj practices Anesthesiology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj practice?
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 8008629980.
What is Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj's NPI?
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730672395, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for electroshock therapy (HCPCS 00104); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (HCPCS 00670). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.