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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 277042147
(919) 477-3005
fax (919) 477-5526

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$989

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.