KATHERINE MAKAITA TAKUNDWA M.D.
NPI 1225224025
Internal Medicine in Decatur, AL
About Katherine Makaita Takundwa M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KATHERINE MAKAITA TAKUNDWA M.D. (NPI 1225224025) is an individual internal medicine provider in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (29101) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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
Katherine Makaita Takundwa 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Katherine Takundwa's NPI number?
The NPI number for Katherine Takundwa is 1225224025. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2007.
Where is Katherine Takundwa located?
Katherine Takundwa practices at 1201 7th Street, SE, Decatur, AL 35601. The listed phone number is (256) 341-2909.
What is Katherine Takundwa's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Katherine Takundwa enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Katherine Takundwa 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 Katherine Takundwa accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Katherine Takundwa 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Katherine Takundwa was last updated on February 10, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
