Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy, M.D.

Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy is a Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 789-2375Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 36+ years, working in group practice. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.

1 of 5 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boston36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 437dNPPES updated 2025-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

736 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02135-2907

Fax: (617) 789-5177
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

375

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

945

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $896k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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 Mood Disorders.

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

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Depression
46%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Stroke / TIA
40%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Diabetes
39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

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. Graduated medical school · 1990

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

Taxonomy: 2084N0600X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

960 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2620

Differs from practice location

Virtual Clinical Neurophysiology Care With Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kaarkuzhali B. Krishnamurthy

NPI records show Dr. Krishnamurthy as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 789-2375.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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