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MARIA THEKKEKANDAM MD
NPI 1295174977
Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since June 17, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 1002, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516(984) 215-6550(984) 215-6555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 25, 2021, Mar 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Maria Thekkekandam Md NPPES

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

MARIA THEKKEKANDAM MD (NPI 1295174977) is an individual family medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (191665) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295174977
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA THEKKEKANDAMCredential: MD
Location Address100 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 1002Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Mailing AddressPo Box 5127Everett, WA 98206-5127 · (425) 339-5413
Phone(984) 215-6550
Fax(984) 215-6555
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1295174977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 191665✔ Licensed in WA · MD60658356
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
100 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 1002, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2061905WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Maria Thekkekandam 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 ID6507151768
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180716000674
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 Maria Thekkekandam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wake Specialty Physicians LLC
3.1 mi
Family Medicine
237 S ESTES DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093586273 (919) 350-8000
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
4.6 mi
Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780669200 (984) 974-1000

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
70 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
22 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27516 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

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

BENJAMIN THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
100 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 1002
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-6550
CRISTER BRADY MD
Family Medicine
100 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 1002
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
Orange County (984) 215-6550

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 Maria Thekkekandam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Thekkekandam is 1295174977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2013.

Where is Maria Thekkekandam located?

Maria Thekkekandam practices at 100 Village Center Dr Ste 1002, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The listed phone number is (984) 215-6550.

What is Maria Thekkekandam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Maria Thekkekandam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Thekkekandam 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 Maria Thekkekandam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Thekkekandam reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wake Specialty Physicians LLC (Chapel Hill, NC) and University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). 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 Maria Thekkekandam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Thekkekandam accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Maria Thekkekandam 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 Maria Thekkekandam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Thekkekandam is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Thekkekandam was last updated on February 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.