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DR. CHAITANYA KARLAPALEM MD
NPI 1407264302
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since July 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104(314) 617-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2026, May 4, 2026, Jun 26, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Chaitanya Karlapalem Md NPPES

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

DR. CHAITANYA KARLAPALEM MD (NPI 1407264302) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024026868) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407264302
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHAITANYA KARLAPALEMCredential: MD
Location Address1201 S GRAND BLVDSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016
Mailing Address1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016 · (314) 547-8000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026
NPI 1407264302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in MO · 2024026868
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2024026868 (MO)
Also ListedAnesthesiologist AssistantTaxonomy 367H00000X · License 2014030453 (MO)
1201 S GRAND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63104

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. Chaitanya Karlapalem 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 ID4284956350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260514001561
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260020
Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63104 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Hospitalist
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Physician Assistant
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Pediatrics
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Hospitalist
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104

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 Chaitanya Karlapalem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chaitanya Karlapalem is 1407264302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2014.

Where is Chaitanya Karlapalem located?

Chaitanya Karlapalem practices at 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104. The listed phone number is (314) 617-2000.

What is Chaitanya Karlapalem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Chaitanya Karlapalem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chaitanya Karlapalem 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 Chaitanya Karlapalem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chaitanya Karlapalem is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chaitanya Karlapalem was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.