Kirana Narayana, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Kirana Narayana is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 34 years in internal medicine, Kirana Narayana, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Saint Paul. She has been in practice for 34+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
225 Smith Ave N Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2533
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.5%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
401
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
590
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,575
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.16M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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.
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Kirana Narayana's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 9, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
2950 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Kirana Narayana
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kirana Narayana for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Kirana Narayana
Dr. Narayana is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 262-1166.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kirana Narayana
Practice Location
225 Smith Ave N Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2533
Mailing Address
2950 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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