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DR. KAARKUZHALI B. KRISHNAMURTHY M.D.
NPI 1649227356
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Boston, MA

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BOSTON, MA 02135(617) 789-2375(617) 789-5177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Dec 21, 2017, Dec 6, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAARKUZHALI B. KRISHNAMURTHY M.D. (NPI 1649227356) is an individual clinical neurophysiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (75619) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649227356
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0600X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAARKUZHALI B. KRISHNAMURTHYCredential: M.D.
Location Address736 CAMBRIDGE STBoston, MA 02135-2907
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118-2620 · (617) 414-4505
Phone(617) 789-2375
Fax(617) 789-5177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1649227356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Clinical NeurophysiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0600X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 75619
Definition
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, Boston, MA 02135
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880622786
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050802000213
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
136 services73 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
104 services55 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720
This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.
95 services56 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes 95812
This procedure involves placing small sensors on your head to record your brain's electrical activity for 41-60 minutes. Known as an EEG, it helps doctors understand how your brain works, assisting in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy or sleep disorders.
65 services62 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 61-84 hours with review and report by health care professional 95724
This procedure, called a Video EEG, records brain wave activity for 61-84 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the results. It involves attaching electrodes to your head and recording brain activity on video. It helps diagnose neurological conditions.
14 services14 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220036
Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Morton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Taunton, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220073
Location88 Washington StreetTaunton, MA 02780 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brockton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220111
Location235 North Pearl StreetBrockton, MA 02301 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SOOWHAN LAH M.D.
Internal Medicine
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM - MAILBOX #13
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (503) 886-9722
DR. MAHENDRA CARPEN MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT. OF CARDIOLOGY
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-5151
MONIKA BATRA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
RONYA OZTURK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
ALEXANDER H HU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
DR. ANAS AHMED SAMBAWAH M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-2990
ORFEAS LIANGOS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, ST ELIZABETHS MED CTR
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3100
LORI H ADCOCK M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-2740

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy is 1649227356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy located?

Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy practices at 736 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02135. The listed phone number is (617) 789-2375.

What is Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, with taxonomy code 2084N0600X.

Is Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center, Morton Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kaarkuzhali Krishnamurthy was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.