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

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: August 09, 2026.

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
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

Other Identifiers 5

MedicaidPENDINGCA
Medicare UPINI71296
Medicare PINZZZ34009ZCA
Medicare PINPENDINGCA
Medicare PINCN227YQCA

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. 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.

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

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
Quality50.37
Improvement Activities40

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.

Emergency Medicine
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Social Worker
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Physician Assistant
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Internal Medicine
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

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.

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.