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Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani, MD
NPI1699787713
- Part D claims, 2024
- 53
- Publications
- 2
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $119
- Insurance carriers
- 1
- Practice address
- 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Practice phone
- Call (318) 424-6037
- Professional email
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Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani is an internist in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Kakani practices at Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, part of Veterans Health Administration.
Dr. Kakani's NPI, 1699787713, was assigned on August 13, 2006. Dr. Kakani graduated from Andhra Medical College NTR in 1975. Dr. Kakani holds Louisiana license 11324R.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1699787713NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 13, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (318) 424-6037
- Professional email
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 77
- Medical school graduation
- 1975
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani practices at Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Kakani's primary practice is Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center, at 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101 in Caddo Parish. The practice phone is (318) 424-6037.
- Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo ParishPhone(318) 424-6037
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Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Kakani's primary practice is Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, part of Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Kakani's employer is on file too: a hospital.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kakani practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani is one of 1,571 internists in Louisiana
Internal medicine is Dr. Kakani's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Kakani is licensed in Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, LouisianaPrimary
Internists near Dr. Kakani
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1,571internists in Louisiana165internists in Shreveport13internists at Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's patients have a median age of 71
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kakani's median patient age at 71, with 2% women.
Dr. Kakani's patients across all payers
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Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 71
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women2%
- Men93%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Kakani wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims. 85% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 13 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each. In 2020, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202453
Drugs named by CMS1
Dr. Kakani's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic45 claims85%
- Brand-name and other8 claims15%
Dr. Kakani's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2020 to 2021
- 2020
- 2021
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2020: 112021: 1318%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Kakani. Dr. Kakani has published most often in Ear Nose Throat J. Dr. Kakani's most frequent co-authors are Max M. April, MD and Ashutosh Kacker, MD.
Papers2
Dr. Kakani's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Kakani
CalciumCalcium GluconateHypocalcemia
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani received $119 in industry payments from 2019 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Kakani from 2 drug and device companies from 2019 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $94.
General payments to Dr. Kakani by program year, 2019 to 2024
Companies that paid Dr. Kakani the most, 2019 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani graduated from Andhra Medical College NTR
Dr. Kakani graduated from Andhra Medical College NTR in 1975.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Kakani is in network with 1 carrier, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. POS plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's NPI number?
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's NPI number is 1699787713. It was assigned on August 13, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani?
Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani is an internist in Shreveport, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani practice?
Dr. Kakani practices at 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101. Dr. Kakani's primary practice is Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, part of Veterans Health Administration.
What is Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kakani is (318) 424-6037.
What is Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani's medical license number?
Dr. Kakani holds Louisiana license 11324R.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani affiliated with?
Dr. Kakani practices at Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani go to medical school?
Dr. Kakani graduated from Andhra Medical College NTR in 1975.
What drugs does Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani prescribe most?
In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kakani's most prescribed drugs by claims were Tramadol HCl.
Has Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $119 in general payments to Dr. Kakani from 2 companies from 2019 to 2024. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.
How long has Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani been practicing?
Dr. Kakani graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.
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Does Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Kakani.
Who does Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani publish with?
Dr. Kakani's most frequent co-authors are Max M. April, MD (1 shared paper) and Ashutosh Kacker, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Rama Krishna Kakani accept?
Dr. Kakani is in network with 1 carrier, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. POS plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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