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ALOK BARAL MD
NPI 1174106876
Hospitalist in Richmond, VA

Active since April 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23298(804) 828-8786 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2024, Apr 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Alok Baral Md NPPES

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

ALOK BARAL MD (NPI 1174106876) is an individual hospitalist provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101281278) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174106876
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameALOK BARALCredential: MD
Location AddressVCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREETRichmond, VA 23298-0459
Mailing AddressPo Box 980257Richmond, VA 23298-0257 · (804) 828-9783
Phone(804) 828-8786
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1174106876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101281278
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, Richmond, VA 23298
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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

Alok Baral 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 ID8628472206
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240809003771
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.
102 services55 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.
52 services50 patients
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.
40 services38 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.
18 services12 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number490032
LocationPost Office Box 980510 1250 East Marshall StreetRichmond, VA 23298 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tappahannock, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490084
Location618 Hospital RoadTappahannock, VA 22560 · Essex County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23298 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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 5

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

BASEM ABDELHALIM AHMED ALI ORABY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-5161
VIRGINIA LINDLEY MD
Internal Medicine
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-8786
JOUD EL DICK MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-5161
ANNA MARIA SMITH MD
Internal Medicine
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 MARSHALL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-8786
DR. RYAN TYLER LAMB DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
VCUHS DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, 980509, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-8786

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 Alok Baral's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alok Baral is 1174106876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2021.

Where is Alok Baral located?

Alok Baral practices at Vcuhs Dept Of Internal Medicine Residency, 980509 1250 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298. The listed phone number is (804) 828-8786.

What is Alok Baral's specialty?

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

Is Alok Baral enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alok Baral 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 Alok Baral affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alok Baral is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals and Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alok Baral was last updated on June 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.