Quick answers
- Does Amarnath A. Kathresal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amarnath A. Kathresal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Amarnath A. Kathresal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 375 Original Medicare patients and 4,149 services for Amarnath A. Kathresal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amarnath A. Kathresal's NPI number?
- 1033194402. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Amarnath A. Kathresal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 375 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,149 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)370 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)277 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)208 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)197 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)177 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes65%
- Heart failure54%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Amarnath A. Kathresal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amarnath A. Kathresal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340155
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
- Granville Health SystemsOxford, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340127
- Person Memorial HospitalRoxboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340159
Practice locations
Addresses where Amarnath A. Kathresal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 102 Professional Park, Suite BOxford, NC 27565 (919) 477‑3005
- 4419 Ben Franklin BlvdDurham, NC 27704 (919) 477‑3005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amarnath A. Kathresal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Durham Nephrology Associates PA10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Oxford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oxford, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Durham Nephrology Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033194402 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians