DR. DAMIAN SOOKLAL MD
NPI 1356338495
Hospitalist in Abingdon, VA

Q: What is Damian Sooklal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Damian Sooklal is 1356338495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Q: What is Damian Sooklal's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Damian Sooklal was last updated on May 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since October 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR, ABINGDON, VA 24211(276) 258-4050(276) 258-4056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Feb 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Damian Sooklal Md NPPES

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

DR. DAMIAN SOOKLAL MD (NPI 1356338495) is an individual hospitalist provider in Abingdon, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101239640) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356338495

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAMIAN SOOKLALCredential: MD

Location Address16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRAbingdon, VA 24211-7659

Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 302-6565

Phone(276) 258-4050

Fax(276) 258-4056

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1356338495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101239640

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 0101239640 (VA)

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR, Abingdon, VA 24211

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1356338495VA

Medicaid1525573TN

OtherP01471268VA · Railroad Medicare

OtherP00413882VA · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health, 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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Damian Sooklal 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 ID5193738011

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060719000159

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

Medicare enrollment records show Damian Sooklal reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wellmont Medical Associates Inc

Same address

Internal Medicine

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
Abingdon, VA 24211

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
262 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1174808216 (276) 258-8200

Oxbow Physician Services LLC

3.3 mi

Hospitalist

351 COURT ST
Abingdon, VA 24210

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
40 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942183991 (276) 258-1000

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 3

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.

632 services203 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.

124 services119 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.

95 services92 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440012

LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Johnson County Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Mountain City, TN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number441304

Location1901 S Shady StMountain City, TN 37683 · Johnson County

Emergency services

Russell County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490002

Location58 Carroll StreetLebanon, VA 24266 · Russell County

Emergency services

Smyth County Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, VA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490038

Location245 Medical Park DriveMarion, VA 24354 · Smyth County

Emergency services

Johnston Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abingdon, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490053

Location16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, VA 24211 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24211 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$11.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

6 suppliers32 claims32 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$33.01 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

6 suppliers37 claims37 services$107.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$22.47 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.

ANGELA MARIE COOPER

Pharmacist

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-3050

BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Dermatology

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR, SUITE 101B
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-1777

DR. JOE RUPE MD

Internal Medicine

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-4050

MISS CATHY ANN HOPKINS PA

Physician Assistant

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-1800

DAVID HUNT SMITH MD

Surgery

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR, SUITE 101
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-1777

JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

General Acute Care Hospital

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-1100

BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Urology

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR, SUITE 312D
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 783-5400

DR. BEVERLY TARA SMITH DO

Internal Medicine

16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DR
ABINGDON, VA 24211

Washington County (276) 258-1000

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 Damian Sooklal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Damian Sooklal is 1356338495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Damian Sooklal located?

Damian Sooklal practices at 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211. The listed phone number is (276) 258-4050.

What is Damian Sooklal's specialty?

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

Is Damian Sooklal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Damian Sooklal 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 Damian Sooklal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Damian Sooklal reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wellmont Medical Associates Inc (Abingdon, VA) and Oxbow Physician Services LLC (Abingdon, VA). 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 Damian Sooklal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Damian Sooklal accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Damian Sooklal 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 Damian Sooklal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Damian Sooklal is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Johnson County Community Hospital, Russell County Hospital, Smyth County Community Hospital and Johnston Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Damian Sooklal was last updated on May 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.