Quick answers
- Does Kiran Kakarala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kiran Kakarala 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 Kiran Kakarala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,020 services for Kiran Kakarala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kiran Kakarala's NPI number?
- 1497882849. 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 Kiran Kakarala, 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 | 442 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,020 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)193 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)165 services
- Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck (38724)46 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)36 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Kiran Kakarala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kiran Kakarala 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.
- LMHLawrence, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170137
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
- University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalOlathe, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170049
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Kiran Kakarala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑6830
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kiran Kakarala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kansas University Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497882849 |
| 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