Quick answers
- Does Venkata R. Kakarla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata R. Kakarla 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 Venkata R. Kakarla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 386 services for Venkata R. Kakarla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata R. Kakarla's NPI number?
- 1437390150. 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 Venkata R. Kakarla, 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 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 386 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)96 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)81 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 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%
- Diabetes42%
- Arthritis37%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Venkata R. Kakarla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata R. Kakarla 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.
- Northside Hospital DuluthDuluth, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110252
- Northside Hospital ForsythCumming, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110005
- Northside Hospital GwinnettLawrenceville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110087
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata R. Kakarla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 631 Professional Dr, Suite 300Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 962‑9977
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata R. Kakarla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gwinnett Surgical Specialists Professional Services, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Lawrenceville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lawrenceville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gwinnett Surgical Specialists Professional Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437390150 |
| 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