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KOKILA KAKARALA M.D.
NPI 1053707828
Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Active since April 08, 2015PECOS Enrolled
6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2020, Feb 8, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kokila Kakarala M.d. NPPES

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

KOKILA KAKARALA M.D. (NPI 1053707828) is an individual pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R0733) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053707828
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKOKILA KAKARALACredential: M.D.
Location Address6411 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St Ste Jjl 205jHouston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-5586
Phone(713) 500-5800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1053707828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R0733
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kokila Kakarala M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kokila Kakarala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Physicians
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 20

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

HASHIM ZAIDI M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7878
DAVID BALTRUSAITIS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-5929
CYNTHIA MARSHA DANIS RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
MR. MICHAEL KENNETH HOWZE JR.
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7160
STEPHEN M LARSON D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
STEPHEN G HECHT M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4060
VLADIMIR MELNIKOV M.D.
Anesthesiology
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
MRS. CAROL JEAN UNDERWOOD BSN RN CCRC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4230

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 Kokila Kakarala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kokila Kakarala is 1053707828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2015.

Where is Kokila Kakarala located?

Kokila Kakarala practices at 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-5800.

What is Kokila Kakarala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kokila Kakarala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kokila Kakarala is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kokila Kakarala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kokila Kakarala reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). The 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 Kokila Kakarala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kokila Kakarala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 3 other insurers list Kokila Kakarala 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kokila Kakarala was last updated on December 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.