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KOTESWARARAO THELLA MD
NPI 1225479090
Internal Medicine in Germantown, TN

Q: What is Koteswararao Thella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Koteswararao Thella is 1225479090. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2013.

Q: What is Koteswararao Thella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since July 09, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.39/100

CMS Quality Rating

7691 POPLAR AVE, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138(901) 516-1290(901) 516-1220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Apr 8, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Koteswararao Thella Md NPPES

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

KOTESWARARAO THELLA MD (NPI 1225479090) is an individual internal medicine provider in Germantown, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (77486) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225479090

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameKOTESWARARAO THELLACredential: MD

Location Address7691 POPLAR AVEGermantown, TN 38138-3904

Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655

Phone(901) 516-1290

Fax(901) 516-1220

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1225479090 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 77486✔ Licensed in OR · MD228978

Definition

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 77486 (TN), 35442 (OK), E-9983 (AR)

7691 POPLAR AVE, Germantown, TN 38138

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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 Oklahoma, Mending Health.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

Koteswararao Thella 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 ID4981982519

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200131000531

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 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.

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.

502 services185 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.

454 services168 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.

220 services212 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.

90 services87 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee

Acute Care Hospitals · Muskogee, OK

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number370025

Location300 Rockefeller DriveMuskogee, OK 74401 · Muskogee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number370091

Location6161 South YaleTulsa, OK 74136 · Tulsa County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bay Area Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coos Bay, OR

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number380090

Location1775 Thompson RoadCoos Bay, OR 97420 · Coos County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38138 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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.

79.39/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

77.76

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.37

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

92%317 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier45 claims45 services$15.12 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

1 supplier45 claims45 services$70.65 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 20

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

ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD

Internal Medicine

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

CYNTHIA DENISE BEDFORD ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

JOSEPH MICHAEL STURDIVANT M.D.

Hospitalist

7691 POPLAR AVE, SUITE 350
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

ELEANOR LACSA SAN PEDRO RN

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-6386

POONAM LATA GUTT M.D.

Internal Medicine

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

DR. WILLIAM STERLING SESSIONS MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

TANYA JONES FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

GEORGIA BIUNKA BROWN NP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

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 Koteswararao Thella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Koteswararao Thella is 1225479090. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2013.

Where is Koteswararao Thella located?

Koteswararao Thella practices at 7691 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 516-1290.

What is Koteswararao Thella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Koteswararao Thella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Koteswararao Thella 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 Koteswararao Thella accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Mending Health list Koteswararao Thella 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 Koteswararao Thella affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Koteswararao Thella is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Saint Francis Hospital, Inc and Bay Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Koteswararao Thella was last updated on July 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days 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.