ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD
NPI 1013992585
Internal Medicine in Germantown, TN

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
7691 POPLAR AVE, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138(901) 516-1290(901) 516-1220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2024, Dec 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Zulekha Kathawala Md NPPES

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

ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD (NPI 1013992585) is an individual internal medicine provider in Germantown, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (28849) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013992585
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameZULEKHA KATHAWALACredential: MD
Location Address7691 POPLAR AVEGermantown, TN 38138-3904
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655 · (901) 842-1487
Fax(901) 516-1220
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2024
NPI 1013992585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TN · 28849
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 28849 (TN)
7691 POPLAR AVE, Germantown, TN 38138

Other Identifiers 3

OtherP00710618Railroad Medicare
Other4198235Bluecross Blue Shield
Medicaid1513249TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zulekha Kathawala Md 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 ID3375533946
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101214000098
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

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.
269 services107 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.
93 services41 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
51 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
41 services40 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38138 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.68
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.41

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$41.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$16.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$76.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$8.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Hospitalist
7691 POPLAR AVE, SUITE 350
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Internal Medicine
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Emergency Medicine
7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

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 Zulekha Kathawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zulekha Kathawala is 1013992585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Zulekha Kathawala located?

Zulekha Kathawala practices at 7691 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 516-1290.

What is Zulekha Kathawala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Zulekha Kathawala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zulekha Kathawala 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.

Is Zulekha Kathawala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zulekha Kathawala is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zulekha Kathawala was last updated on April 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.