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ASHWIN SOMASUNDARAM
NPI 1356784763
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE N-715, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 692-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2021, Mar 25, 2021, Mar 16, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ashwin Somasundaram NPPES

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

ASHWIN SOMASUNDARAM (NPI 1356784763) is an individual medical oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in North Carolina (2021-02889) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356784763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameASHWIN SOMASUNDARAM
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE N-715Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St, Suite N-715Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Phone(412) 692-4700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1356784763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-02889
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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

Ashwin Somasundaram 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 ID1153549175
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211115001943
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
161 services64 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
28 services21 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rex Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340114
Location4420 Lake Boone TrailRaleigh, NC 27607 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 2

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

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers17 claims1,346 services$0.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$18.89 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.

CHELSIE DAHL
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5909
OTHMAN MOHAMED-ASEM ABDUL-MALAK
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAITLEN MORGAN
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
UTPAL JHA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 530-6274
RACHEL IVY FRICK
Occupational Therapist
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6017
ARTUR ZGUROV MD
Neurological Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAREN KAIJIE XU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
SAM ALLEN MICHELHAUGH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 770-4949

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 Ashwin Somasundaram's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashwin Somasundaram is 1356784763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Ashwin Somasundaram located?

Ashwin Somasundaram practices at 200 Lothrop St Suite N-715, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 692-4700.

What is Ashwin Somasundaram's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Ashwin Somasundaram enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashwin Somasundaram 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 Ashwin Somasundaram accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Ashwin Somasundaram 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 Ashwin Somasundaram affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashwin Somasundaram is affiliated with Unc Hospitals and Rex Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashwin Somasundaram was last updated on December 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.