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DENISE MUNKOMBWE MAKALA MD
NPI 1083175533
Pediatrics in Brookhaven, GA

Active since March 27, 2019PECOS Enrolled
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE, ZALIK BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329(404) 785-7878(704) 381-6841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2025, Sep 18, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Denise Munkombwe Makala Md NPPES

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

DENISE MUNKOMBWE MAKALA MD (NPI 1083175533) is an individual pediatrics provider in Brookhaven, Georgia, licensed in North Carolina (250694) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Morehouse School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083175533
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDENISE MUNKOMBWE MAKALACredential: MD
Location Address1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE, ZALIK BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERBrookhaven, GA 30329-2480
Mailing Address566 Oak Brook DrMartinez, GA 30907-4100 · (706) 504-1884
Phone(404) 785-7878
Fax(704) 381-6841
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1083175533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 250694
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 ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 93096 (GA)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE, Brookhaven, GA 30329
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Accepted Insurance

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

Denise Munkombwe Makala Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7012243785
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260203000387
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 Denise Makala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
6.7 mi
Internal Medicine
80 JESSE HILL JR DRIVE, EMCF
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063452381 (404) 778-7717

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 30329 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

ELIZABETH TOWLES
Genetic Counselor, MS
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 785-1003
DR. SAMUEL JERMAINE MADDOX PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE, SUITE 175
ATLANTA, GA 30329
Dekalb County (678) 523-0969
DR. MICHALE SFERRA PHD
Psychologist
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 785-7878
SAMEIA MOHAMMED UDOJI NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 785-8200
DR. CHRIS DANIELL PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329
Dekalb County (513) 476-9949
KELLY PETERSON LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 785-8200
MS. MARY BETH STARK M.S.CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE, SUITE 175
ATLANTA, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 386-1324
CARINA PLATNER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1777 NORTHEAST EXPY NE
ATLANTA, GA 30329
Dekalb County (404) 785-5437

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 Denise Makala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Denise Makala is 1083175533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Denise Makala located?

Denise Makala practices at 1777 Northeast Expy NE Zalik Behavioral And Mental Health Center, Brookhaven, GA 30329. The listed phone number is (404) 785-7878.

What is Denise Makala's specialty?

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

Is Denise Makala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Denise Makala is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Denise Makala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Denise Makala reassigns Medicare benefits to Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). 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 Denise Makala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Denise Makala accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Denise Makala 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 Denise Makala was last updated on December 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.