U.KANTI MURTINENI M.D – NPI #1689994840
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

U.KANTI MURTINENI is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689994840 to U.KANTI MURTINENI on June 10, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name U KANTI MURTINENI. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Nov 11, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for U.KANTI MURTINENI below.

NPI Profile for
U KANTI MURTINENI

NPI Number
1689994840
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
U KANTI MURTINENI
Professional Name: U.KANTI MURTINENI
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
4545, POAT OAK PLACE
SUITE #130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 960-8008 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2727 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77025-1669
Phone: (713) 442-0000
Mailing address
11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY
PEARLAND, TX 77584-7298
Phone: (713) 442-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 11, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX N8429
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 TX N8429

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
U.KANTI MURTINENI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
      17500 W GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
      1705 JACKSON ST
      RICHMOND, TX 77469
  • HOSPICE
    • SEASONS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF TEXAS - HOUST
      10318 LAKE ROAD BUILDING C SUITE 102
      HOUSTON, TX 77070
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • KINDRED HOSPITAL SUGAR LAND
      1550 FIRST COLONY BOULEVARD
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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