RAJENDRA PRASAD PALEPU M.D.,
NPI 1154561314
Hospitalist in State College, PA

Active since March 02, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1800 E PARK AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803(814) 231-7000(814) 231-7022 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2025, Aug 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rajendra Prasad Palepu M.d., NPPES

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

RAJENDRA PRASAD PALEPU M.D., (NPI 1154561314) is an individual hospitalist provider in State College, Pennsylvania, licensed in West Virginia (24126) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154561314
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRAJENDRA PRASAD PALEPUCredential: M.D.,
Location Address1800 E PARK AVEState College, PA 16803-6701
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578
Fax(814) 231-7022
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2025
NPI 1154561314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WV · 24126
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 MT190463 (PA)
1800 E PARK AVE, State College, PA 16803

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

Rajendra Prasad Palepu 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 ID3971797457
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110728000030
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 2

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.

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.
137 services129 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.
97 services92 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390006
Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewistown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390048
Location400 Highland AvenueLewistown, PA 17044 · Mifflin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16803 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Hospitalist
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Dietitian, Registered
1800 E PARK AVE, NUTRITION AND CULINARY SERVICES
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Physician Assistant
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Emergency Medicine
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Anesthesiology
1800 E PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1800 E PARK AVE, MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803

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 Rajendra Palepu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rajendra Palepu is 1154561314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2009.

Where is Rajendra Palepu located?

Rajendra Palepu practices at 1800 E Park Ave, State College, PA 16803. The listed phone number is (814) 231-7000.

What is Rajendra Palepu's specialty?

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

Is Rajendra Palepu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rajendra Palepu 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.

Is Rajendra Palepu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rajendra Palepu is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital and Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rajendra Palepu was last updated on March 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.