Quick answers
- Does Rajesh K. Kakarla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajesh K. 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 Rajesh K. Kakarla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,894 Original Medicare patients and 4,600 services for Rajesh K. Kakarla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajesh K. Kakarla's NPI number?
- 1609026467. 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 Rajesh K. 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 | 1,894 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 237 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance), per ml (A9577)960 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)262 services
- Screening mammography (77067)253 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)244 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)184 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Rajesh K. Kakarla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rajesh K. 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.
- AMITA Health Resurrection Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140117
- Javon Bea HospitalRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 140239
- Mercy Harvard HospitalHarvard, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141335
- Mercy Health System CorpJanesville, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520066
- Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal LACrystal Lake, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140308
Practice locations
Addresses where Rajesh K. Kakarla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 18; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 N River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 297‑1800
- 1000 Mineral Point AveJanesville, WI 53548 (608) 756‑6000
- 1293 Key Largo CtMachesney Park, IL 61103 (904) 399‑5550
- 13901 Bruce B Downs BlvdTampa, FL 33613 (813) 615‑7260
- 14000 Fivay RdHudson, FL 34667
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajesh K. Kakarla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carle Health Care Incorporated1,666 clinicians in the group
- Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc979 clinicians in the group
- Mori Bean and Brooks Inc977 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Health System Corporation753 clinicians in the group
- Rockford Health Physicians521 clinicians in the group
- Illinois Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology PLLC123 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in Des Plaines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Plaines, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carle Health Care Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609026467 |
| 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