RAKESH REDDY TEKULAPALLY MD
NPI 1164659793
Hospitalist in Lakewood, WA

Active since June 22, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Rakesh Reddy Tekulapally Md NPPES

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

RAKESH REDDY TEKULAPALLY MD (NPI 1164659793) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lakewood, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60342138) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164659793
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRAKESH REDDY TEKULAPALLYCredential: MD
Location Address11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SWLakewood, WA 98499-3004
Mailing Address11315 Bridgeport Way SwLakewood, WA 98499-3004 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2024
NPI 1164659793 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD60342138
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 MD60342138 (WA)
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2033015WA

Accepted 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

Rakesh Reddy Tekulapally 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 ID4183859341
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131025000039
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 5

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.
193 services108 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.
133 services81 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
78 services78 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.
39 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
28 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Auburn, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500015
Location202 North Division Street Plaza OneAuburn, WA 98001 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Covington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500154
Location17700 SE 272nd StCovington, WA 98042 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
92%223 patients4/55-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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$15.15 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
3 suppliers45 claims45 services$66.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$32.96 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 20

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

Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, ST CLARE HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Dietitian, Registered
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Emergency Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

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 Rakesh Tekulapally's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Tekulapally is 1164659793. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2009.

Where is Rakesh Tekulapally located?

Rakesh Tekulapally practices at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Rakesh Tekulapally's specialty?

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

Is Rakesh Tekulapally enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rakesh Tekulapally 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 Rakesh Tekulapally accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Rakesh Tekulapally 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 Rakesh Tekulapally affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rakesh Tekulapally is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, St Clare Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital and Multicare Covington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Tekulapally was last updated on September 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.