DR. APARNA SEETHARAMA M.D
NPI 1134484660
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Pueblo, CO

Active since July 11, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
400 W 16TH ST, PUEBLO, CO 81003(719) 562-2370(719) 562-2097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2024, Apr 23, 2024, Jan 27, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Aparna Seetharama M.d NPPES

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

DR. APARNA SEETHARAMA M.D (NPI 1134484660) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0055879) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134484660
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. APARNA SEETHARAMACredential: M.D
Location Address400 W 16TH STPueblo, CO 81003-2745
Mailing AddressPo Box 560825Denver, CO 80256-0825 · (719) 595-7580 · Fax (719) 545-0176
Fax(719) 562-2097
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2024
NPI 1134484660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Licenses Licensed in CO · DR.0055879 Licensed in CO · 55879
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 125.061939 (IL)
400 W 16TH ST, Pueblo, CO 81003

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid27170063CO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Aparna Seetharama 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 ID6800036740
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160810000377
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

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.
235 services208 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.
127 services123 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
51 services51 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.
17 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81003 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Dietitian, Registered
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Emergency Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Internal Medicine
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 W 16TH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81003

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 Aparna Seetharama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aparna Seetharama is 1134484660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2012.

Where is Aparna Seetharama located?

Aparna Seetharama practices at 400 W 16th St, Pueblo, CO 81003. The listed phone number is (719) 562-2370.

What is Aparna Seetharama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Aparna Seetharama enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aparna Seetharama 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aparna Seetharama was last updated on July 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.