Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Somashekar Krishna, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1609966183
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
410 W 10Th Ave
Columbus, OH 432101240
(614) 293-6255
fax (614) 293-8518
Mailing address
700 Ackerman RD Ste 2120
Columbus, OH 432021559

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 25, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35098983

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609966183. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
348
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$45,333
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43238 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 75 67 $202
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 65 56 $119
74328 Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope 43 27 $22
43237 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 40 37 $167
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 26 24 $39
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 25 19 $353
43252 Microscopic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 23 $43
43264 Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope 22 16 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 15 $86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$459
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $307.07
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc. 2 $86.97
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $65.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$459

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
170
Patients
71
Total drug cost
$93,000
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 59 11 $91,658
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 51 42 $172
Omeprazole Generic 35 18 $424
Ursodiol Generic 13 0 $590
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 12 0 $157

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Somashekar Krishna's medical specialty?
Dr. Somashekar Krishna practices Gastroenterology Physician in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. Somashekar Krishna practice?
Dr. Somashekar Krishna practices at 410 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240. Office phone: 6142936255.
What is Dr. Somashekar Krishna's NPI?
Dr. Somashekar Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609966183, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Somashekar Krishna accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Somashekar Krishna accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Somashekar Krishna commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43238); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope (HCPCS 74328). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.