Quick answers
- Does Raghuveer R. Kura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raghuveer R. Kura 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 Raghuveer R. Kura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 401 Original Medicare patients and 2,908 services for Raghuveer R. Kura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raghuveer R. Kura's NPI number?
- 1285849927. 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 Raghuveer R. Kura, 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 | 401 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,908 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)551 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)498 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)375 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)305 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)196 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%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis56%
- Heart failure55%
Hospitals where Raghuveer R. Kura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raghuveer R. Kura 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.
- Mercy Hospital StoddardDexter, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260160
- Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260113
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260119
- Saint Francis Medical CenterCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260183
Practice locations
Addresses where Raghuveer R. Kura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2651 Shelby RdPoplar Bluff, MO 63901 (573) 843‑8380
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raghuveer R. Kura as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Louis Medical Associates LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Louis Medical Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 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) | 1285849927 |
| 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