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DR. BRIAN LEONARD APPAVU M.D.
NPI 1396037644
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Phoenix, AZ

Active since May 04, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1919 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-0970(602) 933-4253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2022, Dec 27, 2021, Jun 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Brian Leonard Appavu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN LEONARD APPAVU M.D. (NPI 1396037644) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (53953) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396037644
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN LEONARD APPAVUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1919 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710
Mailing Address3200 E Camelback Rd, Ste 250Phoenix, AZ 85018-2327 · (602) 933-3124
Phone(602) 933-0970
Fax(602) 933-4253
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2022
✔ NPI 1396037644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 53953
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyTaxonomy 2084E0001X · License 53953 (AZ)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0402X · License 53953 (AZ)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Clinical NeurophysiologyTaxonomy 2084N0600X · License 53953 (AZ)
1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.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. Brian Leonard Appavu 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 ID4880977990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170629001240
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 Brian Appavu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Phoenix Children's Hospital
Same address
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922112044 (602) 933-1000
Honorhealth Ambulatory
1.7 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
340 E PALM LN STE A175
Phoenix, AZ 85004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 822 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548886500 (602) 386-1100

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

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.

DR. TIMUR RAGHIB M.D.
Hospitalist
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0777
MRS. MARIA T ESCOBAR CSP, RD
Dietitian, Registered
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (480) 440-2787
DR. AHMAR HUSAIN MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-4660
MRS. SOLEE R COWLEY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0414
MR. SEAN PATRICK BRADY DO
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-4660
PRIYA PRASHER M.D.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1900
DR. AMIT RAJARAM D.O.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0198
LAURA GARDNER HAMANT
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1000

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 Brian Appavu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Appavu is 1396037644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2011.

Where is Brian Appavu located?

Brian Appavu practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-0970.

What is Brian Appavu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is Brian Appavu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Appavu 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 Brian Appavu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Appavu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Phoenix Children's Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) and Honorhealth Ambulatory (Phoenix, AZ). 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 Brian Appavu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Appavu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Brian Appavu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Appavu was last updated on January 5, 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.