DR. KRISHNA CHAITANYA PAKANATI M.D.
NPI 1770870867
Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, CA

Q: What is Krishna Pakanati's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Pakanati is 1770870867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2011.

Q: What is Krishna Pakanati's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Pakanati was last updated on January 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since July 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 323-6511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2024, Jun 21, 2023, May 11, 2023 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Pakanati M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRISHNA CHAITANYA PAKANATI M.D. (NPI 1770870867) is an individual internal medicine provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (C175506) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770870867

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRISHNA CHAITANYA PAKANATICredential: M.D.

Location Address1150 N INDIAN CANYON DRPalm Springs, CA 92262-4872

Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 713-5215 · Fax (336) 716-0030

Phone(760) 323-6511

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 202510 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2025

✔ NPI 1770870867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C175506✔ Licensed in AZ · 66858✔ Licensed in GA · 81973✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-00287✔ Licensed in UT · 13032787-1205✔ Licensed in TN · 52870✔ Licensed in SC · MD38903

Definition

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 13032787-1205 (UT), 2021-00287 (NC), 1913 (WI), 66858 (AZ)

1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123-2701 · Phone (858) 939-3400

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Aspirus Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Pakanati 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 ID1759502503

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210122002577, I20211117002620, I20221129000826, I20230214000813

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

166 services96 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

151 services84 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

124 services123 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

70 services70 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

26 services25 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Intermountain Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Murray, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number460010

Location5121 South Cottonwood StreetMurray, UT 84107 · Salt Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Logan Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Logan, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number460015

Location1400 North 500 EastLogan, UT 84341 · Cache County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$136.04 typical visit price

range $59.60 – $179.42

Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$104.64 typical visit price

range $19.37 – $146.42

Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

98%148 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

6 suppliers15 claims15 services$17.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers17 claims17 services$74.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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