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TARUN KUKKADAPU MBBS
NPI 1003256900
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Huntsville, AL

Active since June 25, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1104 MONROE ST SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 265-5864(256) 265-5865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Tarun Kukkadapu Mbbs NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TARUN KUKKADAPU MBBS (NPI 1003256900) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (38521) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003256900
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameTARUN KUKKADAPUCredential: MBBS
Location Address1104 MONROE ST SWHuntsville, AL 35801-5029
Mailing AddressPo Box 2705Huntsville, AL 35804-2705 · (256) 265-5864 · Fax (256) 265-5865
Phone(256) 265-5864
Fax(256) 265-5865
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2019
✔ NPI 1003256900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 38521
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 38521 (AL)
1104 MONROE ST SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tarun Kukkadapu Mbbs is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436440781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260216002857
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Tarun Kukkadapu reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Huntsville Hospital Lung Center
Same address
Pulmonary Disease
1104 MONROE ST SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245678853 (256) 265-5864
Hh Physicians Network
0.6 mi
Specialist
101 SIVLEY RD SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891359683 (256) 801-6036
North Alabama Specialty Hospital
0.6 mi
Long Term Care Hospital
107 GOVERNORS DR SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942693973 (256) 817-9350
Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc.
251 mi
Medical Oncology
52 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3-A
Columbus, NC 28722
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,057 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184852105 (828) 894-2308
Carolinas Medical Center
326 mi
Internal Medicine
10502 PARK RD, STE 110
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932534914 (336) 235-0866

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
247 services109 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
125 services83 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
29 services29 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
25 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JASON SMITH MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Clinic/Center (Occupational Medicine)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-7000
DR. PRITHVI KUKKADAPU M.B.B.S
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
MRS. KELLY BRADFORD VAZQUEZ C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
MRS. REIGA L EVANS PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
EMILY CORK CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL LUNG CENTER
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864
DR. ROBERT ANDREW SERIO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1104 MONROE ST SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-5864

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tarun Kukkadapu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tarun Kukkadapu is 1003256900. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2013.

Where is Tarun Kukkadapu located?

Tarun Kukkadapu practices at 1104 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 265-5864.

What is Tarun Kukkadapu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Tarun Kukkadapu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tarun Kukkadapu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tarun Kukkadapu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tarun Kukkadapu reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Huntsville Hospital Lung Center (Huntsville, AL), Hh Physicians Network (Huntsville, AL), North Alabama Specialty Hospital (Huntsville, AL), Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. (Columbus, NC) and Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tarun Kukkadapu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tarun Kukkadapu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 3 other insurers list Tarun Kukkadapu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tarun Kukkadapu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tarun Kukkadapu is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tarun Kukkadapu was last updated on September 20, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.