Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD
Krishnakumar Hongalgi is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Albany, NY with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Albany, NY. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
366
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
514
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $43k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$111 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 Krishnakumar Hongalgi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
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 Krishnakumar Hongalgi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Krishnakumar Hongalgi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Albany 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 Krishnakumar Hongalgi
Dr. Hongalgi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 262-5176.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Krishnakumar Hongalgi
Practice Location
47 New Scotland Ave Mc-69, Albany, NY 12208-3412
Mailing Address
47 New Scotland Ave Mc-69, Albany, NY 12208-3412
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