DR. LAKPA DIKU SHERPA MD
NPI 1396094983
Hospitalist in Baltimore, MD

Active since August 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
900 CATON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229(667) 234-3120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Oct 19, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Lakpa Diku Sherpa Md NPPES

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

DR. LAKPA DIKU SHERPA MD (NPI 1396094983) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D88098) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Agnes Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396094983
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAKPA DIKU SHERPACredential: MD
Location Address900 CATON AVEBaltimore, MD 21229-5201
Mailing Address900 Caton AveBaltimore, MD 21229-5201 · (667) 234-3120 · Fax (667) 234-3525
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1396094983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in MD · D88098 Licensed in ME · MD20584
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.

900 CATON AVE, Baltimore, MD 21229

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lakpa Diku Sherpa 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 ID2466762083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191120001383
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 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 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.
368 services200 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.
269 services123 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.
142 services140 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.
103 services101 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
34 services33 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.
20 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Agnes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number210011
Location900 Caton AvenueBaltimore, MD 21229 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21229 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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 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
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$12.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$842.42 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 suppliers14 claims14 services$60.90 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 (Rheumatology)
900 CATON AVE, ST AGNES HOSPITAL MAILBOX 19
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
900 CATON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
900 CATON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Genetic Counselor, MS
900 CATON AVE, MAILBOX 068
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
900 CATON AVE, ST AGNES HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
900 CATON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
900 CATON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Nurse Practitioner
900 CATON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21229

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 Lakpa Diku Sherpa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakpa Diku Sherpa is 1396094983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2012.

Where is Lakpa Diku Sherpa located?

Lakpa Diku Sherpa practices at 900 Caton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229. The listed phone number is (667) 234-3120.

What is Lakpa Diku Sherpa's specialty?

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

Is Lakpa Diku Sherpa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakpa Diku Sherpa 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.

Is Lakpa Diku Sherpa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lakpa Diku Sherpa is affiliated with Saint Agnes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakpa Diku Sherpa was last updated on October 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.