DR. SIVARAMA KOTIKALAPUDI M.D.
NPI 1124069521
Internal Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS

Q: What is Sivarama Kotikalapudi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sivarama Kotikalapudi is 1124069521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Q: What is Sivarama Kotikalapudi's specialty?

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

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

101 ASBURY CIR, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 450-2034(601) 450-2035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

On this page

About Dr. Sivarama Kotikalapudi M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SIVARAMA KOTIKALAPUDI M.D. (NPI 1124069521) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (18593) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124069521

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SIVARAMA KOTIKALAPUDICredential: M.D.

Location Address101 ASBURY CIRHattiesburg, MS 39402-1302

Mailing Address101 Asbury Cir, Southern Star Medical GroupHattiesburg, MS 39402-1302 · (601) 450-2034 · Fax (601) 450-2035

Phone(601) 450-2034

Fax(601) 450-2035

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2016

✔ NPI 1124069521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 18593

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.

101 ASBURY CIR, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI15156

Accepted Insurance

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

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

Dr. Sivarama Kotikalapudi 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 ID7618944380

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040913000667

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

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

Wesley Physician Services LLC

0.2 mi

Family Medicine

5003 HARDY ST STE 200
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
86 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538200209 (601) 261-5700

Southern Star Medical Group LLC

4.5 mi

Health Service

67 HIGHPOINTE DR
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment

NPI 1568794279 (601) 874-5941

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 12

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.

2,049 services317 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

469 services107 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

207 services193 patients

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

184 services70 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.

99 services95 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

76 services52 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

35 services30 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

23 services23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

21 services21 patients

Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696

Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.

20 services12 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

17 services17 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Forrest General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250078

Location6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39404 · Forrest County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Merit Health Wesley

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number250094

Location5001 W Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402 · Lamar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

91.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

81.6

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

63.16

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

84%32 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Breast Cancer Screening

25%166 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

19%227 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

42%392 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

64%270 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

10%195 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

42%195 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

73%3,253 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

98%3,364 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

13%273 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

HIV Screening

27%490 patients2/55-star benchmark: 60%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

23%739 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

15%561 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

19%1,101 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 36% · 437 patients

Patients screened: 41% · 437 patients

35%34 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

66%457 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

71%268 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 6% · 278 patients

Patients totalRate: 16% · 290 patients

16%290 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

5 suppliers12 claims48 services$6.94 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

3 suppliers44 claims45 services$18.48 avg. paid by Medicare

High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each E0483

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$866.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers35 claims35 services$5.84 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

4 suppliers64 claims65 services$92.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers11 claims1,378 services$0.03 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 2

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

DR. KURT F. BRUCKMEIER M.D.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

101 ASBURY CIR
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

Lamar County (601) 268-5200

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING, LLC

Legal Medicine

101 ASBURY CIR
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

Lamar County (601) 450-8000

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 Sivarama Kotikalapudi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sivarama Kotikalapudi is 1124069521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Sivarama Kotikalapudi located?

Sivarama Kotikalapudi practices at 101 Asbury Cir, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 450-2034.

What is Sivarama Kotikalapudi's specialty?

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

Is Sivarama Kotikalapudi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sivarama Kotikalapudi 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 Sivarama Kotikalapudi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sivarama Kotikalapudi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wesley Physician Services LLC (Hattiesburg, MS) and Southern Star Medical Group LLC (Hattiesburg, MS). 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 Sivarama Kotikalapudi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sivarama Kotikalapudi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Sivarama Kotikalapudi 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 Sivarama Kotikalapudi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sivarama Kotikalapudi is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sivarama Kotikalapudi was last updated on January 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.