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DR. CHARITHA GOWDA
NPI 1295998847
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Columbus, OH

Active since July 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 722-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Charitha Gowda NPPES

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

DR. CHARITHA GOWDA (NPI 1295998847) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35128418) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295998847
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARITHA GOWDA
Location Address380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DRColumbus, OH 43215-7508
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-6200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1295998847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35128418
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR, Columbus, OH 43215
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1555 S 18th StColumbus, OH 43205-2654 · Phone (614) 722-6200

Other Identifiers 2

OtherH481830OH · Cgs - Medicare
Medicaid0166557OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource.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. Charitha Gowda 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 ID8820300718
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160831001442
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 Charitha Gowda reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nationwide Children's Hospital
0.5 mi
Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851179873 (614) 722-2055
Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
0.5 mi
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063419943 (614) 722-4579

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Childrens · Columbus, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number363305
Location700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 · Franklin County
Emergency services

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.

MATTHEW ERIC SHAFRON DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-5650
HOMA AMINI DDS, MS, MPH
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-5650
SASIGARN ARUNCHAIYA BOWDEN
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-6200
MARIA D ASH MD
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
ANDREW MARTIN HARPER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-2055
CAILIN MICHELLE HILDEBRANDT CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
BRITTANY BRICKMAN MSW, LSW
Social Worker
380 BUTTERFLY GARDENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 722-6353

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 Charitha Gowda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charitha Gowda is 1295998847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2008.

Where is Charitha Gowda located?

Charitha Gowda practices at 380 Butterfly Gardens Dr, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.

What is Charitha Gowda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Charitha Gowda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charitha Gowda 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 Charitha Gowda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charitha Gowda reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) and Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). 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 Charitha Gowda's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charitha Gowda accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Charitha Gowda 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 Charitha Gowda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charitha Gowda is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charitha Gowda was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.