Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Kariappa Appachu, MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1942504683

Kariappa Appachu, MD is a Nephrology in Tempe, Arizona. Qualified in 2007, 19 years ago. Practices with Southwest Kidney Institute PLC, a 100-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Arizona.

Years since qualifying
19
Licensed in
AZ
In the registry since
2011
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

2149 E Warner Rd Ste 101
Tempe, AZ 85284-3495
Phone: (480) 610-6100
Fax: (480) 464-0189
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Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 49051 (AZ)

Record details

NPI number1942504683
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 10, 2011
Last updated in NPPESAugust 11, 2014
Mailing address2149 E Warner Rd Ste 102, Tempe, AZ 85284-3495

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2007 (19 years in practice)
Group practice Southwest Kidney Institute Plc — 100 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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