NARESH BABU MD
NPI 1285206292
Hospitalist in Scranton, PA

Active since July 11, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1800 MULBERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18510(570) 703-7351(570) 703-7801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Naresh Babu Md NPPES

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

NARESH BABU MD (NPI 1285206292) is an individual hospitalist provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD0484507) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285206292
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNARESH BABUCredential: MD
Location Address1800 MULBERRY STScranton, PA 18510-2369
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Fax(570) 703-7801
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2024
NPI 1285206292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD0484507
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.
1800 MULBERRY ST, Scranton, PA 18510

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

Naresh Babu 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 ID6002352325
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240723003428
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 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.

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.
127 services51 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.
67 services25 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.
43 services43 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.
34 services33 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390001
Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18510 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Dietitian, Registered
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Surgery
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510
Nurse Practitioner
1800 MULBERRY ST
SCRANTON, PA 18510

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 Naresh Babu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Naresh Babu is 1285206292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2021.

Where is Naresh Babu located?

Naresh Babu practices at 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510. The listed phone number is (570) 703-7351.

What is Naresh Babu's specialty?

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

Is Naresh Babu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Naresh Babu 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.

Is Naresh Babu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Naresh Babu is affiliated with Geisinger-Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Naresh Babu was last updated on May 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.