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DHANESH DOOKHRAN M.D.
NPI 1073680716
Hospitalist in Palmer, MA

Active since November 29, 2006PECOS Enrolled
40 WRIGHT ST, PALMER, MA 01069(413) 284-8761(413) 284-5117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dhanesh Dookhran M.d. NPPES

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

DHANESH DOOKHRAN M.D. (NPI 1073680716) is an individual hospitalist provider in Palmer, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (226800) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073680716
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDHANESH DOOKHRANCredential: M.D.
Location Address40 WRIGHT STPalmer, MA 01069-1138
Mailing Address280 Chestnut St, 2nd FloorSpringfield, MA 01199-1001 · (413) 794-5700
Phone(413) 284-8761
Fax(413) 284-5117
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2017
✔ NPI 1073680716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 226800
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 226800 (MA)
40 WRIGHT ST, Palmer, MA 01069
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.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)

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

PECOS PAC ID7810998002
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070131000419
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 Dhanesh Dookhran reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sound Physicians Of Massachusetts, Inc
15 mi
Internal Medicine
575 BEECH ST
Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184178386 (413) 534-2500
Steward Medical Group, Inc
61 mi
Specialist
9 GALEN ST
Watertown, MA 02472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629398219 (615) 467-4474
Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc
65 mi
Family Medicine
2007 BAY ST
Taunton, MA 02780
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235957713 (774) 409-2009
Sound Physicians Of Massachusetts II PC
66 mi
Internal Medicine
235 N PEARL ST
Brockton, MA 02301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306376397 (615) 377-5658
Vibra Physicians LLC
1,692 mi
Hospitalist
4401 UNION ST
Johnstown, CO 80534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659705424 (970) 278-9340

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 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.
799 services306 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.
212 services197 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.
47 services23 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.
19 services19 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Morton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Taunton, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220073
Location88 Washington StreetTaunton, MA 02780 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01069 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers31 claims32 services$13.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$2.98 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
2 suppliers31 claims32 services$62.19 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.

LESLIE A DUBINSKY
Anesthesiology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5276
DR. JILL LEVIN DO, MPH
Hospitalist
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 283-8761
SACHIKO SOLT LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
40 WRIGHT ST, WING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GRISWOLD CENTER
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5285
DR. JOHN P REHEIS MD
Urology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5400
OSCAR A. MARTINEZ D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 967-2040
DR. SCOTT A SIEGE M.D.
Pediatrics
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 967-2040
CAROL A COTE R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 283-7651
ZACHARY C. DEMMA MD
Emergency Medicine
40 WRIGHT ST
PALMER, MA 01069
Hampden County (413) 284-5308

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 Dhanesh Dookhran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dhanesh Dookhran is 1073680716. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Dhanesh Dookhran located?

Dhanesh Dookhran practices at 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069. The listed phone number is (413) 284-8761.

What is Dhanesh Dookhran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Dhanesh Dookhran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dhanesh Dookhran is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dhanesh Dookhran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dhanesh Dookhran reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sound Physicians Of Massachusetts, Inc (Holyoke, MA), Steward Medical Group, Inc (Watertown, MA), Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc (Taunton, MA), Sound Physicians Of Massachusetts II PC (Brockton, MA) and Vibra Physicians LLC (Johnstown, 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 Dhanesh Dookhran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dhanesh Dookhran accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Dhanesh Dookhran 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 Dhanesh Dookhran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dhanesh Dookhran is affiliated with Morton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dhanesh Dookhran was last updated on April 25, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.