Nirupama Kakumanu, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Nirupama Kakumanu is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Patients across PA can see Nirupama Kakumanu, M.D. in person in Allentown or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 205, Allentown, PA 18103-6271
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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 Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$123 received from industry
8 transactions 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 Nirupama Kakumanu's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Nirupama Kakumanu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nirupama Kakumanu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Allentown 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 Nirupama Kakumanu
NPI records show Dr. Kakumanu as active with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 402-9116.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nirupama Kakumanu
Practice Location
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 205, Allentown, PA 18103-6271
Mailing Address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
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