Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Internal Medicine

Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Fort Worth, TX with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(817) 252-5000Fort Worth, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Fort Worth, TX in group practice. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 89 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Fort Worth16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1539dNPPES updated 2022-03-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1300 W Terrell Ave Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2810

Fax: (817) 252-5016
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

75.28/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.58%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

2.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

66.4%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

572

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

362

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,707

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $674k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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 Atrial Fibrillation.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+46%)68%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+46%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)58%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$456 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 5, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Taxonomy: 207RC0001X

Education & Training

Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2010)

Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Fort Worth 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 Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni

NPI records show Dr. Kulkarni as active with telehealth listed in Fort Worth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 252-5000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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