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DR. KARTIKEYA CHERABUDDI M.D.
NPI 1295053239
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Gainesville, FL

Active since May 14, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 SW ARCHER RD, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-5481(352) 392-6481 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kartikeya Cherabuddi M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARTIKEYA CHERABUDDI M.D. (NPI 1295053239) is an individual infectious disease provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME117014) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tampa.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295053239
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARTIKEYA CHERABUDDICredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RD, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINEGainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 821-8038 · Fax (813) 974-0483
Phone(352) 265-5481
Fax(352) 392-6481
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1295053239 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME117014
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME117014 (FL), 036124994 (IL)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606-3571 · Phone (813) 821-8038 · Fax (813) 974-0483

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid009642000FL
Other14R4EFL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.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

Dr. Kartikeya Cherabuddi 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 ID9335382555
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130906000522
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 Kartikeya Cherabuddi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Same address
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922
University Medical Service Association Inc
108 mi
Psychiatry
3515 E FLETCHER AVE, MDC 14
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,079 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205876125 (813) 974-8900

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 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 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.
59 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.
27 services25 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.
24 services21 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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.

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Kartikeya Cherabuddi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kartikeya Cherabuddi is 1295053239. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2010.

Where is Kartikeya Cherabuddi located?

Kartikeya Cherabuddi practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd Division Of Infectious Diseases, Department Of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-5481.

What is Kartikeya Cherabuddi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Kartikeya Cherabuddi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kartikeya Cherabuddi 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 Kartikeya Cherabuddi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kartikeya Cherabuddi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL) and University Medical Service Association Inc (Tampa, FL). 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 Kartikeya Cherabuddi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kartikeya Cherabuddi accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Kartikeya Cherabuddi 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 Kartikeya Cherabuddi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kartikeya Cherabuddi is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kartikeya Cherabuddi was last updated on December 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.