KIRAN KAKARALA M.D. – NPI #1497882849
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

KIRAN KAKARALA is an otolaryngologist located in KANSAS CITY, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497882849 to KIRAN KAKARALA on February 27, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Sep 20, 2012. 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 KIRAN KAKARALA below.

NPI Profile for
KIRAN KAKARALA

NPI Number
1497882849
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KIRAN KAKARALA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3901 RAINBOW BLVD, MS 3010
DEPARTMENT OF OTO-HNS
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Phone: (913) 588-6701 Fax: (913) 588-4676
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 OH 35097387

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

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2006
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
KIRAN KAKARALA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
      4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
      1500 MEADOW LAKE PARKWAY
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

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