Dr. Preethi Kurakula, MD
1515 S Clifton Ave Ste 205, Wichita, KS 67218 • +1-510-555-3045
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Wichita Percentiles
NPI #1598942328 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Operating out of Wichita, KS (1515 S Clifton Ave Ste 205), Rheumatology clinician Dr. Preethi Kurakula, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2006) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Wichita percentile) (18.52th KS percentile; Z-score -0.86σ across 1,134 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kurakula is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 522 annual services, $124–$170 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 238/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 170/yr).
At 1515 S Clifton Ave Ste 205 (67218), Dr. Preethi Kurakula, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.82/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 20 years of clinical practice following 2006 graduation from medical training, Dr. Preethi Kurakula integrates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Wichita metro patients.
Compared against Wichita, KS Rheumatology peers
1,134 annual services across 390 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from KS Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 522 | 12th | $124 – $170 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 238 | 12th | $98 – $135 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 170 | 12th | $171 – $234 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 113 | 12th | $129 – $177 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 91 | 12th | $171 – $234 |
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Dr. Preethi Kurakula, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kurakula National Provider Identifier | NPI #1598942328 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (67218) |
| Dr. Kurakula Wichita CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,134 CMS svcs; Z -0.859σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (KS Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Wichita, KS) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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