CAROLINE MEKALA
NPI 1245730761
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Katy, TX

Q: What is Caroline Mekala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Mekala is 1245730761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2018.

Q: What is Caroline Mekala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Mekala was last updated on July 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since February 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

24285 KATY FWY STE 300, KATY, TX 77494(346) 387-7171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2023, Jun 8, 2023, Oct 13, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Caroline Mekala NPPES

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

CAROLINE MEKALA (NPI 1245730761) is an individual family provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138116) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rice Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245730761

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameCAROLINE MEKALA

Location Address24285 KATY FWY STE 300Katy, TX 77494-1327

Mailing Address24285 Katy Fwy Ste 300Katy, TX 77494-1327 · (346) 387-7171

Phone(346) 387-7171

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2023

✔ NPI 1245730761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · AP138116

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 830405 (TX)

24285 KATY FWY STE 300, Katy, TX 77494

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Mekala 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 ID4587022447

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230626000282

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Mekala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Collaborative Geriatrics Inc

Same address

Gerontology

24285 KATY FWY STE 300
Katy, TX 77494

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
78 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1811088628 (346) 387-7171

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 6

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 nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.

359 services32 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

318 services24 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

129 services20 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

105 services26 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 99491

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional personally providing care for patients with two or more chronic conditions. This service, offered monthly, focuses on the first 30 minutes of care, helping manage and coordinate the patient's health needs.

91 services17 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

23 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rice Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Eagle Lake, TX

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number451312

Location600 South Austin RoadEagle Lake, TX 77434 · Colorado County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77494 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 20

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

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