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SEETHA RAMA RAO MUTHAVARAPU MD
NPI 1215190418
Hospitalist in Kenner, LA

Active since July 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE, KENNER, LA 70065(504) 464-8588(504) 412-1702 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Seetha Rama Rao Muthavarapu Md NPPES

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

SEETHA RAMA RAO MUTHAVARAPU MD (NPI 1215190418) is an individual hospitalist provider in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.202244) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215190418
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSEETHA RAMA RAO MUTHAVARAPUCredential: MD
Location Address180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUEKenner, LA 70065-2467
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HighwayNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 464-8588
Fax(504) 412-1702
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1215190418 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.202244
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 Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 202244 (LA)
180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE, Kenner, LA 70065
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid02224040MS
Medicare PIN4N199F669LA
Medicare PIN4N199LA
Medicaid1147575LA
Medicare PIN4N1997061LA

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

Seetha Rama Rao Muthavarapu 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 ID4688748668
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110922000671
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 9

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.
1,005 services368 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.
387 services364 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.
338 services307 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.
283 services172 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
171 services167 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.
112 services109 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Berkshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220046
Location725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baystate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220077
Location759 Chestnut StreetSpringfield, MA 01199 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Great Barrington, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number221302
Location29 Lewis AvenueGreat Barrington, MA 01230 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70065 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 liquid oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, supply reservoir, humidifier, flowmeter, refill adaptor, contents gauge, cannula or mask, and tubing E0434
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier60 claims60 services$35.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Stationary liquid oxygen system, rental; includes container, contents, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, nebulizer, cannula or mask, & tubing E0439
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier60 claims60 services$91.00 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 suppliers17 claims17 services$90.90 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

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

PAMELA YOUNG TRAHAN APRN, NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 468-8600

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 Seetha Muthavarapu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Seetha Muthavarapu is 1215190418. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2008.

Where is Seetha Muthavarapu located?

Seetha Muthavarapu practices at 180 W. Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 464-8588.

What is Seetha Muthavarapu's specialty?

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

Is Seetha Muthavarapu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Seetha Muthavarapu 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 Seetha Muthavarapu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Seetha Muthavarapu is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center and Fairview Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Seetha Muthavarapu was last updated on February 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.