DR. KRITHIGA GANESH BABU M.D.
NPI 1366771347
Hospitalist in Glendale, AZ

Q: What is Krithiga Ganesh Babu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krithiga Ganesh Babu is 1366771347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2009.

Q: What is Krithiga Ganesh Babu's specialty?

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

Active since December 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

5555 W. THUNDERBIRD, BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE, AZ 85306(602) 865-2627(602) 865-2632 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Krithiga Ganesh Babu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRITHIGA GANESH BABU M.D. (NPI 1366771347) is an individual hospitalist provider in Glendale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (43918) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366771347

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRITHIGA GANESH BABUCredential: M.D.

Location Address5555 W. THUNDERBIRD, BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTERGlendale, AZ 85306

Mailing Address5555 W. Thunderbird, Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZ 85306 · (602) 865-2627 · Fax (602) 865-2632

Phone(602) 865-2627

Fax(602) 865-2632

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 2017

✔ NPI 1366771347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 43918

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 43918 (AZ), R70681 (AZ)

5555 W. THUNDERBIRD, Glendale, AZ 85306

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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Krithiga Ganesh Babu M.d. 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 ID2668642943

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110823001070

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 4

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.

275 services128 patients

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.

140 services79 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.

46 services46 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.

32 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85306 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

92.29/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

66.94

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.86 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

2 suppliers32 claims32 services$65.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.48 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.

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