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KALPANA PUPPALA BICKNELL M.D.
NPI 1033260476
Internal Medicine in Libertyville, IL

Active since January 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 S. MILWAUKEE AVE., ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048(847) 990-5260(847) 362-8031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kalpana Puppala Bicknell M.d. NPPES

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

KALPANA PUPPALA BICKNELL M.D. (NPI 1033260476) is an individual internal medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.117072) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033260476
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKALPANA PUPPALA BICKNELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address801 S. MILWAUKEE AVE., ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTERLibertyville, IL 60048
Mailing Address3880 Salem Lake Dr, Ste FLong Grove, IL 60047-5292 · (847) 719-2220 · Fax (847) 719-2265
Phone(847) 990-5260
Fax(847) 362-8031
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1033260476 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 IL · 036.117072
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 036117072 (IL)
801 S. MILWAUKEE AVE., Libertyville, IL 60048
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kalpana Rao Puppala M.d.

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

Kalpana Puppala Bicknell M.d. 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 ID5597861021
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210722003207
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kalpana Bicknell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pathways Hospice
881 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4075 W 11TH ST
Greeley, CO 80634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245006030 (970) 663-3500
Northern Colorado Hospitalists Professional LLC
895 mi
Hospitalist
2021 BATTLECREEK DR UNIT A
Fort Collins, CO 80528
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831315662 (970) 488-1666

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 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 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.
328 services175 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.
156 services90 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.
115 services114 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.
86 services86 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.
31 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60048 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

89.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.13
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$75.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Kalpana Bicknell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kalpana Bicknell is 1033260476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2007. The provider is also known as Kalpana Rao Puppala M.D..

Where is Kalpana Bicknell located?

Kalpana Bicknell practices at 801 S. Milwaukee Ave. Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL 60048. The listed phone number is (847) 990-5260.

What is Kalpana Bicknell's specialty?

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

Is Kalpana Bicknell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kalpana Bicknell 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 Kalpana Bicknell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kalpana Bicknell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pathways Hospice (Greeley, CO) and Northern Colorado Hospitalists Professional LLC (Fort Collins, CO). 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 Kalpana Bicknell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kalpana Bicknell was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.