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BLESSY METHIKALAM MD
NPI 1396709952
Pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
131 E CHELTEN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144(215) 685-5723(215) 685-5791 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Blessy Methikalam Md NPPES

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

BLESSY METHIKALAM MD (NPI 1396709952) is an individual pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD421801) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396709952
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameBLESSY METHIKALAMCredential: MD
Location Address131 E CHELTEN AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19144-2153
Mailing Address35 Chapel Hill RdHuntingdon Valley, PA 19006-7913 · (215) 938-0257 · Fax (215) 938-0257
Phone(215) 685-5723
Fax(215) 685-5791
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2012
✔ NPI 1396709952 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD421801
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
131 E CHELTEN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI01654PA

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 (PECOS)

Blessy Methikalam Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Blessy Methikalam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

City Of Philadelphia
0.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
131 E CHELTEN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427165307 (215) 685-5745

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19144 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. RAMONA CHUBE M.D.
Family Medicine
131 E CHELTEN AVE, HEALTH CARE CENTER #9
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5701
KAREN MAPP
Pharmacy Technician
131 E CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5714
DR. TANYA R BROWNE DDS
Dentist
131 E CHELTEN AVE, HEALTH CENTER #9
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5745
DR. LOUISE MARIE LISI M.D.
Pediatrics
131 E CHELTEN AVE, HEALTH CARE CENTER #9
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5701
DR. CYRILENE ANNA EASTMOND M.D.
Internal Medicine
131 E CHELTEN AVE, HEALTH CARE CENTER #9
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5701
DR. KAREN MELISSA DUCKWORTH M.D.
Family Medicine
131 E CHELTEN AVE, HEALTH CARE CENTER #9
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5701
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
131 E CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5745
DR. MINA E. MARK M.D.
Internal Medicine
131 E CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Philadelphia County (215) 685-5701

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 Blessy Methikalam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blessy Methikalam is 1396709952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Blessy Methikalam located?

Blessy Methikalam practices at 131 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The listed phone number is (215) 685-5723.

What is Blessy Methikalam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Blessy Methikalam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blessy Methikalam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Blessy Methikalam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Blessy Methikalam reassigns Medicare benefits to City Of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA). The 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 Blessy Methikalam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blessy Methikalam was last updated on June 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.