Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Urath Suresh, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1629061874
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.1 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1932 Alcoa Hwy, Ste C-460
Knoxville, TN 379201527
(865) 546-9246
fax (865) 523-6466
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD35782
- Medicaid
- TN #3723987
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629061874. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,626
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$341,079
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 511 | 324 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 475 | 139 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 367 | 120 | $111 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 242 | 42 | $342 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 182 | 116 | $8 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 168 | 128 | $163 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 138 | 30 | $45 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 114 | 30 | $45 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 97 | 63 | $169 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 78 | 16 | $283 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Knoxville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,020
Transactions
91
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 19 | $491.46 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 7 | $198.77 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 10 | $161.22 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 8 | $154.25 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 8 | $149.38 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $146.75 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 9 | $125.72 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 5 | $107.43 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 4 | $90.09 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 2 | $60.34 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 3 | $57.83 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $45.38 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 3 | $44.14 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 2 | $36.10 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $33.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,787
Patients
397
Total drug cost
$760,442
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 366 | 77 | $272,690 |
| Kerendia (Finerenone) | Brand | 162 | 32 | $129,785 |
| Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) | Brand | 148 | 0 | $30,232 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 140 | 47 | $641 |
| Rayaldee (Calcifediol) | Brand | 137 | 16 | $217,345 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 125 | 38 | $3,887 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 110 | 33 | $589 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 95 | 31 | $561 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 90 | 20 | $5,844 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 86 | 22 | $1,916 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Urath Suresh's medical specialty?
Dr. Urath Suresh practices Nephrology Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Urath Suresh practice?
Dr. Urath Suresh practices at 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379201527. Office phone: 8655469246.
What is Dr. Urath Suresh's NPI?
Dr. Urath Suresh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629061874, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Urath Suresh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Urath Suresh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Urath Suresh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.