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DR. RAJALAKSHMI CHEERLA M.D.
NPI 1235360819
Family Medicine in Little Rock, AR

Active since July 31, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
521 JACK STEPHENS DR FL 1, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 686-6560(501) 686-6594 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2021, Sep 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Rajalakshmi Cheerla M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAJALAKSHMI CHEERLA M.D. (NPI 1235360819) is an individual family medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-7438) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235360819
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAJALAKSHMI CHEERLACredential: M.D.
Location Address521 JACK STEPHENS DR FL 1Little Rock, AR 72205-5524
Mailing Address4301 W Markham St # 783Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · (501) 686-8000 · Fax (501) 526-5148
Phone(501) 686-6560
Fax(501) 686-6594
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1235360819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E-7438✔ Licensed in WA · MD60932350
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
521 JACK STEPHENS DR FL 1, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13201 Springhill Dr Ste 300North Little Rock, AR 72117-2909 · Phone (501) 753-4132 · Fax (501) 753-4176
Location 24301 W Markham St # 530Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · Phone (501) 686-8000 · Fax (501) 526-5148

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rajalakshmi Cheerla 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 ID5991960460
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120706000609
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rajalakshmi Cheerla reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Same address
Family Medicine
521 JACK STEPHENS DR
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871655050 (501) 686-8000
Arkansas Health Group
24 mi
Rural Health
757 S.E. FRONT STREET
Lonoke, AR 72086
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831150390 (501) 266-7265

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
35 services33 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
33 services32 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
32 services29 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
14 services14 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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

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

MICHELLE HERNANDEZ PHARMD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
521 JACK STEPHENS DR FL 1
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 686-6560

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 Rajalakshmi Cheerla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rajalakshmi Cheerla is 1235360819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2009.

Where is Rajalakshmi Cheerla located?

Rajalakshmi Cheerla practices at 521 Jack Stephens Dr Fl 1, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 686-6560.

What is Rajalakshmi Cheerla's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rajalakshmi Cheerla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rajalakshmi Cheerla 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 Rajalakshmi Cheerla's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rajalakshmi Cheerla reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR) and Arkansas Health Group (Lonoke, AR). 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 Rajalakshmi Cheerla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rajalakshmi Cheerla accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list Rajalakshmi Cheerla 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 Rajalakshmi Cheerla was last updated on January 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.