DR. RAGHUNATH R. KUCHAKULLA M.D.
NPI 1780720151
Anesthesiology in Bakersfield, CA

Q: What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raghunath Kuchakulla is 1780720151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.

Q: What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since January 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

66.14/100

CMS Quality Rating

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306(661) 326-2128(661) 326-2129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Raghunath R. Kuchakulla M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAGHUNATH R. KUCHAKULLA M.D. (NPI 1780720151) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A100558) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780720151

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RAGHUNATH R. KUCHAKULLACredential: M.D.

Location Address1700 MOUNT VERNON AVEBakersfield, CA 93306-4018

Mailing AddressPo Box 1843Bakersfield, CA 93303-1843 · (661) 335-7755 · Fax (661) 335-7766

Phone(661) 326-2128

Fax(661) 326-2129

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 2010

✔ NPI 1780720151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A100558

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Other Identifiers 5

MedicaidPENDINGCA

Medicare UPINI71296

Medicare PINZZZ34009ZCA

Medicare PINPENDINGCA

Medicare PINCN227YQCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Raghunath R. Kuchakulla 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 ID42316549

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091210000740

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Raghunath Kuchakulla reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc

2.8 mi

Anesthesiology

2615 CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
124 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043466550 (661) 395-3000

Excelle Anesthesia Services, Inc.

3.3 mi

Anesthesiology

2215 TRUXTUN AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
56 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1689317208 (502) 619-2464

Universal Healthcare Services Inc.

7.1 mi

Specialist

8303 BRIMHALL RD BLDG 1500
Bakersfield, CA 93312

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
22 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720282585 (661) 587-2468

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

251 services157 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

84 services77 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

83 services62 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.

83 services62 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

69 services65 patients

Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 62321

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your middle or upper spine canal. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The substance can help diagnose or treat various conditions, providing relief from symptoms.

47 services29 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636

This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.

47 services43 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64490

This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.

26 services19 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64491

This procedure involves injecting medication into the upper or middle spine facet joint, a small joint in your back. This is done under imaging guidance for precision. It's a second-level procedure, meaning it's done on two separate joints. It can help reduce pain and inflammation.

26 services19 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

17 services17 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

14 services14 patients

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.

66.14/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

50.37

Improvement Activities

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.

RYAN ROLESON

Emergency Medicine

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BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2168

MRS. BRIEANNA COX

Social Worker

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

DR. POOJA VISHNU PATEL PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2362

JUSTIN A WEST PA-C

Physician Assistant

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

MR. BRYAN ELROD CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

DR. MOUJIDIN ALADE ADEBAYO MD

Internal Medicine

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2202

KELLY MAE HOOD DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

STEPHANIE ZAPATA MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2234

KAELEN KAY DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

ELLIOT BIJAN ENSHAIE

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

ROMAN PATUNGAN DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2201

MR. RANDY C. WILLEBY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2128

DR. ALEXANDRA WERTZ ELIAS MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

DR. VISHAL KUMAR NARANG MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2202

SHAROLUNDA BRENA MITCHELL

Physician Assistant

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

LUCILLE PETERSEN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

FAHAD MOLLA DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2234

MANDI MARIE SMITH

Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

THOMAS WAYNE MOXLEY M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, KERN MEDICAL CENTER
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2236

JANE FICKES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Kern County (661) 326-2000

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 Raghunath Kuchakulla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raghunath Kuchakulla is 1780720151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.

Where is Raghunath Kuchakulla located?

Raghunath Kuchakulla practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The listed phone number is (661) 326-2128.

What is Raghunath Kuchakulla's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Raghunath Kuchakulla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raghunath Kuchakulla 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Raghunath Kuchakulla's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Raghunath Kuchakulla reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc (Bakersfield, CA), Excelle Anesthesia Services, Inc. (Bakersfield, CA) and Universal Healthcare Services Inc. (Bakersfield, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Raghunath Kuchakulla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raghunath Kuchakulla was last updated on August 10, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.