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Endocrinology

Tripupaneni D. Kirk, MD

Works at hospitals in Smithfield, NC · Raleigh, NC · Chapel Hill, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Tripupaneni D. Kirk, MD is an endocrinologist at 100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Phone: (984) 215-5556. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tripupaneni D. Kirk had 218 Original Medicare patients and 659 services. NPI 1124049408. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (984) 215‑5556
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Johnston Health, Rex Hospital, UNC Hospitals
  • Group practice: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Medical school: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tripupaneni D. Kirk, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tripupaneni D. Kirk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tripupaneni D. Kirk 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 Tripupaneni D. Kirk see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 218 Original Medicare patients and 659 services for Tripupaneni D. Kirk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tripupaneni D. Kirk's NPI number?
1124049408. 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 Tripupaneni D. Kirk, 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 patients218
Services billed to Medicare659
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)260 services
  2. 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)199 services
  3. Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)99 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)50 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Osteoporosis46%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Tripupaneni D. Kirk works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tripupaneni D. Kirk 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.

  • Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
  • Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
  • UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061

Practice locations

Addresses where Tripupaneni D. Kirk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 100 Eastowne DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 (984) 215‑5556
  • 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tripupaneni D. Kirk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Chapel Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124049408
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians