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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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

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

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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