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VRUNDA SHARAD KELKAR
NPI 1295252120
Hospitalist in Lakewood, WA

Active since August 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 29, 2021, Aug 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Vrunda Sharad Kelkar NPPES

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

VRUNDA SHARAD KELKAR (NPI 1295252120) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lakewood, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61049235) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295252120
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameVRUNDA SHARAD KELKAR
Location Address11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SWLakewood, WA 98499-3004
Mailing Address11315 Bridgeport Way SwLakewood, WA 98499-3004 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1295252120 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 · MD61049235
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 MD61049235 (WA)
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2159485WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vrunda Sharad Kelkar 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 ID1557615259
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200819002295
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 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.

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.
150 services144 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

DR. MICHAEL THOMAS INGOGLIA MD
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 985-6403
JOANN ALEXANIAN MD
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, ST CLARE HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 581-6403
JENNIFER WITEK DO
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 985-6403
ROBERT MASON DO
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 984-6403
DR. RADU ADRIAN FLOREA M.D.
Internal Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
MARDELYN SHARIFI
Dietitian, Registered
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 426-6753
DR. TODD DONATO MD
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 985-6403
MATTHEW M RICE MD
Emergency Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 588-1711

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 Vrunda Kelkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vrunda Kelkar is 1295252120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2017.

Where is Vrunda Kelkar located?

Vrunda Kelkar practices at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Vrunda Kelkar's specialty?

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

Is Vrunda Kelkar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vrunda Kelkar 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 Vrunda Kelkar accept?

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

According to CMS data, Vrunda Kelkar is affiliated with St Clare Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vrunda Kelkar was last updated on March 29, 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.