DR. CHANDANA KARANAM MD
NPI 1891189924
Internal Medicine in Shreveport, LA
About Dr. Chandana Karanam Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHANDANA KARANAM MD (NPI 1891189924) is an individual internal medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (323990) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Accepted 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. Chandana Karanam Md 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Natchitoches, LAChristus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LAOchsner Lsu Health Shreveport
Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LAWillis Knighton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LASabine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Many, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71105 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
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 Chandana Karanam's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chandana Karanam is 1891189924. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2015.
Where is Chandana Karanam located?
Chandana Karanam practices at 1453 E Bert Koun Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105. The listed phone number is (318) 681-5000.
What is Chandana Karanam's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Chandana Karanam enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chandana Karanam 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 Chandana Karanam accept?
Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Chandana Karanam 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 Chandana Karanam affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Chandana Karanam is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center and Sabine Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chandana Karanam was last updated on May 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
