Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Amarnath Kathresal, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Nephrology Physician · Durham, NC
- NPI 1033194402
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 277042147
(919) 477-3005
fax (919) 477-5526
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 3, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2006-00720 · Louisiana #MD.201123
- Medicaid (2)
- MS #08950756 · LA #1035624
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033194402. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,602
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,689
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 281 | 99 | $75 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 214 | 40 | $47 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 193 | 75 | $68 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 175 | 37 | $319 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 133 | 90 | $89 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 130 | 63 | $112 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 65 | 62 | $8 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 64 | 21 | $46 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 61 | 13 | $270 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 60 | 19 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Durham Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$989
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 10 | $140.83 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 5 | $99.40 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 5 | $95.00 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 4 | $92.82 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 4 | $76.84 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 4 | $76.00 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 3 | $65.98 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $57.70 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $56.75 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 3 | $56.07 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $44.44 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $42.40 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $23.97 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $21.53 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $21.53 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,115
Patients
305
Total drug cost
$233,841
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 167 | 56 | $1,012 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 165 | 50 | $1,049 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 117 | 19 | $80,504 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 112 | 36 | $3,540 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 111 | 38 | $1,071 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 79 | 16 | $52,627 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 65 | 21 | $898 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 60 | 19 | $413 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 40 | 16 | $747 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 39 | 12 | $131 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Amarnath Kathresal's medical specialty?
Dr. Amarnath Kathresal practices Nephrology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Amarnath Kathresal practice?
Dr. Amarnath Kathresal practices at 4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 277042147. Office phone: 9194773005.
What is Dr. Amarnath Kathresal's NPI?
Dr. Amarnath Kathresal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033194402, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amarnath Kathresal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amarnath Kathresal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amarnath Kathresal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.