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ALKA KALRA NP-C
NPI 1255844338
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Birmingham, AL

Active since November 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 271-8000(205) 271-8050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Alka Kalra Np-c NPPES

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

ALKA KALRA NP-C (NPI 1255844338) is an individual adult health provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-146768) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255844338
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameALKA KALRACredential: NP-C
Location Address1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900Birmingham, AL 35209-2643
Mailing Address1 Independence Plz Ste 900Birmingham, AL 35209-2643 · (205) 271-8000 · Fax (205) 271-8050
Phone(205) 271-8000
Fax(205) 271-8050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2017
✔ NPI 1255844338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-146768
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900, Birmingham, AL 35209
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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 Alabama.Insurance ›

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

Alka Kalra Np-c 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 ID5597016741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180926004007
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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
129 services78 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.
66 services65 patients
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.
66 services41 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
20 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35209 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

75.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.87
Promoting Interoperability93
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.19

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DONNY DEBAJYOTI KAKATI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
EMILY RAE DILLARD PA
Physician Assistant
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
DAVID TYLER STEELE MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
MORGAN A LEETH CRN
Nurse Practitioner
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
DR. WILLIAM KENNEDY OELSNER JR. MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
DR. CHARLES ALEXANDER DASHER JR. M.D., M.P.H.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900, BIRMINGHAM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000
MICHAEL PHILLIPS MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 271-8000

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 Alka Kalra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alka Kalra is 1255844338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2017.

Where is Alka Kalra located?

Alka Kalra practices at 1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 271-8000.

What is Alka Kalra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Alka Kalra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alka Kalra 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 Alka Kalra accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Alka Kalra 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 Alka Kalra was last updated on November 10, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.