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VIJAYALAKSHMI AREKAPUDI M.D.
NPI 1285622878
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chicago, IL

Active since October 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 525-7720(773) 525-9199 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi M.d. NPPES

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

VIJAYALAKSHMI AREKAPUDI M.D. (NPI 1285622878) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036058407) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285622878
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameVIJAYALAKSHMI AREKAPUDICredential: M.D.
Location Address2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116Chicago, IL 60622-3093
Mailing Address2734 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60614-1321 · (773) 525-7720 · Fax (773) 525-9199
Phone(773) 525-7720
Fax(773) 525-9199
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1285622878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036058407
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116, Chicago, IL 60622
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND13906IL
Medicaid036058407IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi 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 ID648357681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080401000838
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 Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lake Shore Medical Associates, Ltd.
Same address
Clinic/Center
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093703688 (773) 525-7720
Humboldt Park Health
0.9 mi
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740417153 (773) 292-8200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60622 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

LAKE SHORE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Clinic/Center
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 525-7720
LAKE SHORE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 525-7720
SWATHI AREKAPUDI MD LLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 116
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 525-7720

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 Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi is 1285622878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2005.

Where is Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi located?

Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi practices at 2222 W Division St Ste 116, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 525-7720.

What is Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi 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 Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lake Shore Medical Associates, Ltd. (Chicago, IL) and Humboldt Park Health (Chicago, IL). 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 Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi 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 Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi was last updated on April 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.