LALIGAM NATARAJAN SEKHAR
NPI 1194801464
Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA

Active since October 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 731-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Laligam Natarajan Sekhar NPPES

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

LALIGAM NATARAJAN SEKHAR (NPI 1194801464) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00044252) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194801464
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameLALIGAM NATARAJAN SEKHAR
Location AddressHARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2012
NPI 1194801464 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD00044252
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, Seattle, WA 98104

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINB34963
Medicaid1194801464WA
Medicare PIN8851247WA
Other328200Internal Id-motor Vehicle Id
Other0231885WA · L&i

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

Laligam Natarajan Sekhar 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 ID4486649811
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050214000422
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.

Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots 93892
An ultrasound of the brain's blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels. This helps identify any blockages, like blood clots, that might disrupt normal blood flow and cause health issues.
24 services16 patients
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow 93886
A complete ultrasound of brain blood flow, also known as a Transcranial Doppler, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the speed and direction of blood flow in the brain. This helps detect any abnormalities or blockages.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pathology (Cytopathology)
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Laligam Sekhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laligam Sekhar is 1194801464. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 30, 2006.

Where is Laligam Sekhar located?

Laligam Sekhar practices at Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 731-3000.

What is Laligam Sekhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Laligam Sekhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laligam Sekhar 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 Laligam Sekhar accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Laligam Sekhar 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 Laligam Sekhar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laligam Sekhar is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laligam Sekhar was last updated on February 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.