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NIRMALA TUMARADA M.D
NPI 1184060923
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since May 20, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 433-0762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2024, Dec 17, 2023, Aug 16, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nirmala Tumarada M.d NPPES

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

NIRMALA TUMARADA M.D (NPI 1184060923) is an individual neurology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (306767) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184060923
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameNIRMALA TUMARADACredential: M.D
Location Address707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRLake Charles, LA 70601-5728
Mailing Address6438 White Oleander Cir ELake Charles, LA 70605-0377 · (205) 585-7930
Phone(337) 433-0762
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1184060923 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 306767
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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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, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nirmala Tumarada 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 ID345520565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190805000605, I20241227000749, I20250212001382, I20250308000092, I20250314003164, I20250325003204
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nirmala Tumarada reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dr Nirmala Tumarada LLC
Same address
Neurology
707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
NPI 1831967058 (374) 333-0762
Brothers Health Solutions LLC
2.4 mi
Infusion Therapy
3625 NELSON RD STE B
Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598586984 (877) 264-8060
Access Telecare, PLLC
275 mi
Internal Medicine
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas enrollments
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013303080 (972) 449-0540
Centennial Housing & Community Services Corporation
1,032 mi
Critical Access
958 US HIGHWAY 64 E
Plymouth, NC 27962
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972119782 (252) 793-4135

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.
247 services221 patients
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.
161 services109 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
111 services111 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
53 services52 patients
Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0408
A follow-up inpatient consultation is a service where your doctor checks on your health progress after initial treatment. It's complex and typically takes about 35 minutes via telehealth, which means you'll talk to your doctor remotely, using technology.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sulphur, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190013
Location701 East Cypress StreetSulphur, LA 70663 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190027
Location524 Dr Michael Debakey DriveLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services

Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190053
Location1634 Elton RoadJennings, LA 70546 · Jeffrson Davis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190060
Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Washington County Hosp Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Plymouth, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number341314
Location958 Us Hwy 64 EastPlymouth, NC 27962 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 2

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

MRS. JOYCE J POOLE F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, NEURO ASSOCIATES
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 433-0762
DR NIRMALA TUMARADA LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
707 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (374) 333-0762

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 Nirmala Tumarada's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nirmala Tumarada is 1184060923. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2013.

Where is Nirmala Tumarada located?

Nirmala Tumarada practices at 707 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 433-0762.

What is Nirmala Tumarada's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Nirmala Tumarada enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nirmala Tumarada 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nirmala Tumarada's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nirmala Tumarada reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Dr Nirmala Tumarada LLC (Lake Charles, LA), Brothers Health Solutions LLC (Lake Charles, LA), Access Telecare, PLLC (Dallas, TX) and Centennial Housing & Community Services Corporation (Plymouth, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nirmala Tumarada's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nirmala Tumarada accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Nirmala Tumarada 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 Nirmala Tumarada affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nirmala Tumarada is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Washington County Hosp Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nirmala Tumarada was last updated on April 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.