SARAVANASUNDARAM LAKSHUMANAN MD
NPI 1255860979
Hospitalist in Burien, WA

Active since June 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2, BURIEN, WA 98166(206) 242-8280(206) 242-8302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2022, May 19, 2021, Jun 6, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan Md NPPES

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

SARAVANASUNDARAM LAKSHUMANAN MD (NPI 1255860979) is an individual hospitalist provider in Burien, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61127526) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255860979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSARAVANASUNDARAM LAKSHUMANANCredential: MD
Location Address16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2Burien, WA 98166-2962
Mailing Address16110 8th Ave Sw Ste A2Burien, WA 98166-2962 · (206) 242-8280 · Fax (206) 242-8302
Fax(206) 242-8302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2022
NPI 1255860979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61127526
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MDY61127526 (WA), MD61127526 (WA)
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2, Burien, WA 98166

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Saravana Lakshumanan Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · Phone (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2175512WA

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

Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan 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 ID5193133528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210422002936
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 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 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.
237 services126 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.
183 services112 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.
115 services113 patients
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.
29 services26 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.
18 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98166 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers15 claims43 services$4.14 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 5

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

Physician Assistant
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2
BURIEN, WA 98166
Family Medicine
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2
BURIEN, WA 98166
Family Medicine
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2
BURIEN, WA 98166
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2
BURIEN, WA 98166
Family Medicine
16110 8TH AVE SW STE A2
BURIEN, WA 98166

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 Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan is 1255860979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2017. The provider is also known as Saravana Lakshumanan MD.

Where is Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan located?

Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan practices at 16110 8th Ave SW Ste A2, Burien, WA 98166. The listed phone number is (206) 242-8280.

What is Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan 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 Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan 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 Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saravanasundaram Lakshumanan was last updated on September 21, 2022. 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.