Quick answers
- Does Upendra M. Kulkarni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Upendra M. Kulkarni 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 Upendra M. Kulkarni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 67 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Upendra M. Kulkarni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Upendra M. Kulkarni's NPI number?
- 1750311478. 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 Upendra M. Kulkarni, 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 | 67 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)54 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Upendra M. Kulkarni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Upendra M. Kulkarni 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.
- Acadian Medical CenterEunice, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190318
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterVille Platte, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190167
- Oakdale Community HospitalOakdale, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190106
- Savoy Medical CenterMamou, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190025
Practice locations
Addresses where Upendra M. Kulkarni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 805 Cherry StMamou, LA 70554 (337) 468‑2250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Upendra M. Kulkarni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Womens Medical and Surgical Clinic, Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Womens Medical and Surgical Clinic, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750311478 |
| 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