Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jaya Kala, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1306158878
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6431 Fannin St, Msb 5.134
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 500-6868
fax (713) 500-6882

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 15, 2022
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q4609

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306158878. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
406
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$55,312
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 166 69 $122
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 93 25 $220
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 62 22 $81
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 46 17 $73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 25 $174
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $134

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16,075
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Btg International, INC. 22 $16,053.16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $22.26

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$11,113
Travel and Lodging
$3,252
Consulting Fee
$1,225
Food and Beverage
$486

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$9,433
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 18 0 $584
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 16 0 $6,586
Calcium Acetate Generic 15 0 $2,262

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jaya Kala's medical specialty?
Dr. Jaya Kala practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Jaya Kala practice?
Dr. Jaya Kala practices at 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301501. Office phone: 7135006868.
What is Dr. Jaya Kala's NPI?
Dr. Jaya Kala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306158878, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jaya Kala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jaya Kala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jaya Kala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.