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VANITHA DORAIRAJAN KOTHAPALLI MD
NPI 1164788709
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Shreveport, LA

Active since April 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 KINGS HWY, DEPT. OF PSYCHAITRY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 675-6619(318) 675-6148 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2025, Feb 7, 2017, Feb 2, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vanitha Dorairajan Kothapalli Md NPPES

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

VANITHA DORAIRAJAN KOTHAPALLI MD (NPI 1164788709) is an individual psychiatry provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (300496) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164788709
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameVANITHA DORAIRAJAN KOTHAPALLICredential: MD
Location Address1501 KINGS HWY, DEPT. OF PSYCHAITRYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1541 Kings Hwy, Attn: Payor CredentialingShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone(318) 675-6619
Fax(318) 675-6148
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1164788709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 300496
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vanitha Dorairajan Kothapalli 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 ID2062716681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250624000066
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$164.73 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

HS LOUISIANA, LLC
General Practice
1501 KINGS HWY, SUITE 5-303
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (904) 834-2679
MUNIRA DAWITH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-6619
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
SEFI AHMED JAWADI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0505
LUKE MUIZNIEKS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-1574
KRISTIN BEMBENICK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5300
CHRISTIAN SCOTT BAKER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5053
BRYCE MILLER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434

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 Vanitha Kothapalli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanitha Kothapalli is 1164788709. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2012.

Where is Vanitha Kothapalli located?

Vanitha Kothapalli practices at 1501 Kings Hwy Dept. Of Psychaitry, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 675-6619.

What is Vanitha Kothapalli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Vanitha Kothapalli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanitha Kothapalli 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 Vanitha Kothapalli accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and HMO Louisiana list Vanitha Kothapalli 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 Vanitha Kothapalli affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanitha Kothapalli is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanitha Kothapalli was last updated on June 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.