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Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD

(628 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Professional interests include: arthritis

1515 S Clifton Avenue Suite 205
Wichita, KS 67218

(316) 274-8188

Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD is a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS specializing in adult rheumatology. Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA INC and ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA.

Office Locations

1515 S Clifton Avenue Suite 205
Wichita, KS 67218

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

central DEXA

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, central DEXA, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Kansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
blood draw	395
doctor visit	735
injections	108
lab tests	1147
musculoskeletal imaging	389
thyroid function tests	19
X-rays	389

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2013 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	69
blood draw	202
chemotherapy	69
doctor visit	733
injections	129
lab tests	433
minimally invasive procedures	93
musculoskeletal imaging	387
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	12
X-rays	387

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	45
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	79
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	122
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	88
chemotherapy	88
doctor visit	720
injections	122
minimally invasive procedures	105
musculoskeletal imaging	338
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	17
X-rays	338

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	39
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	87
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
chemotherapy	49
doctor visit	974
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	114
musculoskeletal imaging	267
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	206
X-rays	267

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	1144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1220
Black	86
Hispanic	58
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	158
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
chemotherapy	79
doctor visit	1008
injections	112
minimally invasive procedures	173
musculoskeletal imaging	538
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	21
X-rays	579

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	846
Black	63
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	86
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	58
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	58
doctor visit	972
injections	110
minimally invasive procedures	181
musculoskeletal imaging	652
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	666

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	931

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	80
Hispanic	45
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	115
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	106
blood draw	43
chemotherapy	106
doctor visit	1012
injections	58
minimally invasive procedures	302
musculoskeletal imaging	320
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	320

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	675

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	57
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	88
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	109
blood draw	64
chemotherapy	109
doctor visit	1016
injections	50
minimally invasive procedures	411
musculoskeletal imaging	64
preventive care	24
vaccines	24
X-rays	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	27
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	54
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	132
blood draw	79
chemotherapy	132
doctor visit	804
injections	36
minimally invasive procedures	487
musculoskeletal imaging	40
X-rays	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	35
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	47
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	160
blood draw	260
chemotherapy	160
doctor visit	870
injections	44
minimally invasive procedures	636
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	31
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	39
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	148
blood draw	203
chemotherapy	148
doctor visit	867
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	637
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	27
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	43
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wichita, KS were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	84
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	99
blood draw	159
chemotherapy	99
doctor visit	882
injections	84
lab tests	790
minimally invasive procedures	313
musculoskeletal imaging	278
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	17
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	19
vaccines	17
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	64
X-rays	283

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	643
Hispanic	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	212
85 and over	72
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	348

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine The American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine The American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis

ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA INC

ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 628 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wichita, KS.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$1,759 XELJANZ $1,542	LYRICA $180	CELEBREX $22	EMBEDA $11	INFLECTRA $4
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,497 Humira $1,497
Amgen Inc.	$1,390 Enbrel $672	Prolia $351	EVENITY $67	Repatha $31	Aimovig $21	Other $249
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,040 STELARA $558	SIMPONI ARIA $287	SIMPONI $138	REMICADE $58
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,031 Actemra $797	Rituxan $234
Other	$6,600 ACTHAR $1,012	RAYOS $861	Cimzia $733	BENLYSTA $470	ORENCIA $405	Other $3,119

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,010
Consulting Fee	$250
Education	$57

Biography

Dr. Preethi Kurakula is a specialist in adult rheumatology in Wichita, KS. Patients rated Dr. Kurakula highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In her practice, Dr. Kurakula focuses on arthritis. Dr. Kurakula (or staff) is conversant in Telugu and Hindi. She is affiliated with Ascension.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preethi C. Kurakula, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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