SUNITA TULACHAN
NPI 1336592419
Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC

Active since July 13, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
2720 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 936-7372(803) 936-4102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2021, May 5, 2021, Jul 16, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sunita Tulachan NPPES

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

SUNITA TULACHAN (NPI 1336592419) is an individual hospitalist provider in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (87141) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336592419
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSUNITA TULACHAN
Location Address2720 SUNSET BLVDWest Columbia, SC 29169-4810
Mailing AddressPo Box 6069West Columbia, SC 29171-6069 · (803) 936-7372 · Fax (803) 936-4102
Fax(803) 936-4102
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1336592419 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 87141
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 28914 (WV)
2720 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12900 1st Ave Rm 1025Huntington, WV 25702 · Phone (304) 399-7484 · Fax (304) 399-7579
Location 21545 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11213-1122 · Phone (718) 613-4000

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

Sunita Tulachan 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 ID3072867407
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220711002301
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 Sunita Tulachan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dietitian, Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,219 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2900 1ST AVE RM 1025
Huntington, WV 25702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospitalist Services LLC
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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 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.
825 services277 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
118 services117 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.
79 services78 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.
58 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
42 services14 patients
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.
27 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420073
Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

83.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.45
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities40
Cost72.17

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers70 claims70 services$14.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers67 claims67 services$63.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Dietitian, Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Occupational Therapist
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Speech-Language Pathologist
2720 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

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 Sunita Tulachan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sunita Tulachan is 1336592419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2016.

Where is Sunita Tulachan located?

Sunita Tulachan practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 936-7372.

What is Sunita Tulachan's specialty?

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

Is Sunita Tulachan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sunita Tulachan 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 Sunita Tulachan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sunita Tulachan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lexington Health Inc (West Columbia, SC) and St Mary's Hospitalist Services, LLC (Huntington, WV). 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 Sunita Tulachan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Sunita Tulachan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sunita Tulachan is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sunita Tulachan was last updated on June 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.