Amarnath A Kathresal, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Amarnath A Kathresal is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 477-3005Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Amarnath a Kathresal, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Durham, NC. He has been in practice for 32+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 91 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6169dNPPES updated 2009-07-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704-2147

Fax: (919) 477-5526
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
63%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Amarnath a Kathresal

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Amarnath a Kathresal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Amarnath a Kathresal

NPI records show Dr. Kathresal as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 477-3005.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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