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Rheumatology

Kundan A. Karkhanis, MD

Works at hospitals in Leonardtown, MD · La Plata, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Kundan A. Karkhanis, MD is a rheumatologist at 130 Hospital Rd, Suite 300, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Phone: (410) 535-4333. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kundan A. Karkhanis had 610 Original Medicare patients and 10,350 services. NPI 1801047824. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kundan A. Karkhanis, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kundan A. Karkhanis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kundan A. Karkhanis 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 Kundan A. Karkhanis see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 610 Original Medicare patients and 10,350 services for Kundan A. Karkhanis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kundan A. Karkhanis's NPI number?
1801047824. 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 Kundan A. Karkhanis, 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 patients610
Services billed to Medicare10,350
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,630 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,262 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)936 services
  4. Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated (85651)596 services
  5. Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)596 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Kundan A. Karkhanis works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kundan A. Karkhanis 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kundan A. Karkhanis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kundan A. Karkhanis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MedStar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC245 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Maryland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801047824
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians