AJITHA REDDY PALUKURU MD
NPI 1164578704
Hospitalist in Monroe, NC

Q: What is Ajitha Palukuru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ajitha Palukuru is 1164578704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Q: What is Ajitha Palukuru's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ajitha Palukuru was last updated on September 25, 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.

Active since January 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

600 HOSPITAL DR, MONROE, NC 28112(704) 993-2240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, Jan 7, 2024, Apr 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Ajitha Reddy Palukuru Md NPPES

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

AJITHA REDDY PALUKURU MD (NPI 1164578704) is an individual hospitalist provider in Monroe, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-03092) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Anson, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164578704

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameAJITHA REDDY PALUKURUCredential: MD

Location Address600 HOSPITAL DRMonroe, NC 28112-6000

Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Phone(704) 993-2240

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2024

✔ NPI 1164578704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-03092

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 2023-03092 (NC)

600 HOSPITAL DR, Monroe, NC 28112

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248 · Phone (704) 304-6070

Location 21000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812 · Phone (704) 355-0720

Location 310628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407 · Phone (704) 667-7070

Location 48800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300 · Phone (704) 863-6241

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

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

Ajitha Reddy Palukuru Md 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 ID8527077544

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240216004178

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 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.

130 services127 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Atrium Health Anson

Acute Care Hospitals · Wadesboro, NC

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340084

Location2301 Us Highway 74 WestWadesboro, NC 28170 · Anson County

Emergency services

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340113

Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340130

Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28112 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

MRS. NICOLE DOMINGUEZ RDN, LDN

Dietitian, Registered

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (980) 993-2880

MARIA LIAPIS

Physician Assistant

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (980) 993-3100

MRS. LYNDA WILLIAMS LEWIS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (704) 283-3179

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

600 HOSPITAL DR, STE A
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (800) 230-1721

HARVETTE CARMELLE JENKINS-BAH MD

Internal Medicine

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (704) 993-2240

DR. TONY M WRIGHT MD

Anesthesiology

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (980) 993-3100

KELLY C DESMOND REGISTERED DIETICIAN

Dietitian, Registered

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (980) 993-2880

DR. ALAN KLOCHANY MD

Anesthesiology

600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112

Union County (704) 283-3137

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 Ajitha Palukuru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ajitha Palukuru is 1164578704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Where is Ajitha Palukuru located?

Ajitha Palukuru practices at 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112. The listed phone number is (704) 993-2240.

What is Ajitha Palukuru's specialty?

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

Is Ajitha Palukuru enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ajitha Palukuru 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.

What insurance does Ajitha Palukuru accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Ajitha Palukuru 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 Ajitha Palukuru affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ajitha Palukuru is affiliated with Atrium Health Anson, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health and Atrium Health Union.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ajitha Palukuru was last updated on September 25, 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.