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Dr. Bindu Akkanti, M.D
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1982663514
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 704-4000 - Mailing address
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6431 Fannin St # 1.268
Houston, TX 770301501
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 29, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #M7005 · Massachusetts #226120
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982663514. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
455
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,440
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 125 | 44 | $220 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 105 | 48 | $122 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 49 | 34 | $100 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 39 | 33 | $22 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 30 | 28 | $68 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 29 | 26 | $8 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 23 | 21 | $12 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 23 | 21 | $9 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 20 | 13 | $81 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 11 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 46 peers in Houston Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$64,520
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 20 | $40,049.06 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 22 | $23,918.52 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $153.33 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $131.78 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $117.72 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $33.86 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $28.41 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $25.82 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 1 | $22.14 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $21.21 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $18.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
489
Patients
31
Total drug cost
$2,827,469
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 86 | 13 | $1,140,559 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 76 | 18 | $8,091 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 73 | 0 | $280,799 |
| Remodulin (Treprostinil Sodium) | Brand | 41 | 0 | $132,470 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $821 |
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $708,295 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $20,301 |
| Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $11,871 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $16,409 |
| Tyvaso Dpi (Treprostinil) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $377,199 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bindu Akkanti's medical specialty?
Dr. Bindu Akkanti practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Bindu Akkanti practice?
Dr. Bindu Akkanti practices at 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301501. Office phone: 7137044000.
What is Dr. Bindu Akkanti's NPI?
Dr. Bindu Akkanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982663514, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bindu Akkanti accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bindu Akkanti accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bindu Akkanti commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.