LAKSHMI TATINENI MD
Accepted Insurance for NPI 1417536293
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since April 07, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 WALTERS ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607(373) 480-8066(337) 480-8109 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2024, Apr 7, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

Does Dr. Tatineni take my insurance?

23 Louisiana plans sold on HealthCare.gov for 2026 include Dr. Tatineni, from Ambetter Health and HMO Louisiana. Ambetter Health also lists Dr. Tatineni in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

Call before you book: insurer directories can be out of date, so call the office at (373) 480-8066 to confirm your plan is accepted. These are Marketplace (ACA) plans only; employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans are not listed.

80 plans · 2026 plan year

Louisiana plans 23 plans

Plans sold to Louisiana residents. Costs are for the standard version of each plan.

Ambetter Health

16 plans · EPO
Accepting new patients
Elite GoldEPOGold$090787LA0010008
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$090787LA0020008
Complete GoldEPOGold$1,45090787LA0010006
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$1,45090787LA0020005
Standard GoldEPOGold$2,00090787LA0010011
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$2,00090787LA0020011
Standard SilverEPOSilver$6,00090787LA0010010
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$6,00090787LA0020014
Focused SilverEPOSilver$6,30090787LA0010005
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$6,30090787LA0020004
Elite BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$090787LA0010002
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$090787LA0020002
Standard Expanded BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50090787LA0010009
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50090787LA0020009
Everyday BronzeEPOExpanded Bronze$8,45090787LA0010001
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalEPOExpanded Bronze$8,45090787LA0020001

HMO Louisiana

7 plans · POS
Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual VisitsPOSGold$1,00019636LA0220005
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 StandardizedPOSGold$2,00019636LA0220019
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual VisitsPOSSilver$3,20019636LA0220014
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 StandardizedPOSSilver$6,00019636LA0220018
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA EligiblePOSBronze$6,50019636LA0220012
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA EligiblePOSBronze$9,90019636LA0220020
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA EligiblePOSExpanded Bronze$7,50019636LA0220017

Also listed in other states 57 plans · 3 states

Insurers sometimes list a provider in other states' networks, for example for telehealth or a practice near a state line. These plans are sold to residents of those states.

Ambetter Health · Arkansas

31 plans · POS, PPO
Accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $8,450
Premier network · 14 plans · Preferred tier
Complete GoldPPOGold$1,45062141AR0080014
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult DentalPPOGold$1,45062141AR0100014
Standard GoldPPOGold$2,00062141AR0080034
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalPPOGold$2,00062141AR0100035
Standard SilverPPOSilver$6,00062141AR0080033
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalPPOSilver$6,00062141AR0100034
Connected SilverPPOSilver$7,35062141AR0080007
Connected Silver + Vision + Adult DentalPPOSilver$7,35062141AR0100007
Elite BronzePPOExpanded Bronze$062141AR0080026
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalPPOExpanded Bronze$062141AR0100026
Standard Expanded BronzePPOExpanded Bronze$7,50062141AR0080032
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalPPOExpanded Bronze$7,50062141AR0100033
Everyday BronzePPOExpanded Bronze$8,45062141AR0080017
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalPPOExpanded Bronze$8,45062141AR0100017
Premier network · 10 plans · Preferred tier
Elite Gold (QualChoice)POSGold$070525AR0070268
Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult DentalPOSGold$070525AR0210002
Standard Gold (QualChoice)POSGold$2,00070525AR0070289
Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult DentalPOSGold$2,00070525AR0210003
Standard Silver (QualChoice)POSSilver$6,00070525AR0070288
Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult DentalPOSSilver$6,00070525AR0210005
Connected Silver (QualChoice)POSSilver$7,35070525AR0070261
Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult DentalPOSSilver$7,35070525AR0210001
Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice)POSExpanded Bronze$7,25070525AR0070285
Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice)POSExpanded Bronze$7,50070525AR0070287
Premier network · 7 plans · Preferred tier
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife)PPOGold$037903AR0070031
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult DentalPPOGold$037903AR0160002
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife)PPOGold$2,00037903AR0070034
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult DentalPPOGold$2,00037903AR0160001
Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife)PPOSilver$6,00037903AR0070033
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife)PPOSilver$7,35037903AR0070025
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult DentalPPOSilver$7,35037903AR0160003

Ambetter Health · Mississippi

14 plans · HMO
Accepting new patientsDeductible $800 to $8,450
Everyday GoldHMOGold$80090714MS0010060
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$80090714MS0030060
Complete GoldHMOGold$1,45090714MS0010019
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$1,45090714MS0030019
Standard GoldHMOGold$2,00090714MS0010065
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalHMOGold$2,00090714MS0030066
Standard SilverHMOSilver$6,00090714MS0010064
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalHMOSilver$6,00090714MS0030009
Choice Bronze HSAHMOExpanded Bronze$7,25090714MS0010052
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,25090714MS0030052
Standard Expanded BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50090714MS0010063
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$7,50090714MS0030064
Everyday BronzeHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45090714MS0010016
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult DentalHMOExpanded Bronze$8,45090714MS0030010

Ambetter Health · Texas

12 plans · EPO
Accepting new patientsDeductible $800 to $6,300
Everyday GoldEPOGold$80029418TX0140102
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$80029418TX0160102
Complete GoldEPOGold$1,45029418TX0140064
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$1,45029418TX0160020
Standard GoldEPOGold$2,00029418TX0140109
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult DentalEPOGold$2,00029418TX0160052
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug OptionsEPOSilver$5,00029418TX0140049
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$5,00029418TX0160053
Standard SilverEPOSilver$6,00029418TX0140108
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$6,00029418TX0160054
Focused SilverEPOSilver$6,30029418TX0140100
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult DentalEPOSilver$6,30029418TX0160100

Questions about Dr. Tatineni’s insurance

What insurance does Dr. Tatineni take?

In Louisiana, Ambetter Health and HMO Louisiana include Dr. Tatineni in 23 Marketplace plans for 2026. Call the office at (373) 480-8066 to confirm your plan before booking.

Is Dr. Tatineni accepting new patients?

The insurers that list Dr. Tatineni report that Dr. Tatineni is accepting new patients. Call the office at (373) 480-8066 to confirm your plan before booking.

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Tatineni?

Not under the Louisiana plans that list Dr. Tatineni: the 2026 plan files say a specialist referral is not required.

Does Dr. Tatineni accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS files show Dr. Tatineni accepts Medicare assignment and is enrolled in PECOS, which allows ordering and referring for Medicare patients.

About this data

This page combines public files from insurers and from CMS. NPI Profile does not contract with insurers and does not decide who is in network.

SourceWhat it provides hereSource date
Insurer provider directory filesWhich plans list this provider, network tier, accepting new patients, years listed. Insurers selling on HealthCare.gov must publish these files under CMS rules.Ambetter Health: Oct 14, 2026
HMO Louisiana: Oct 5, 2026
CMS Health Insurance Exchange public use filesPlan details and Summary of Benefits links for HealthCare.gov states.Plan year 2026
  • Only Marketplace (ACA) plans are covered. Employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care networks are not in these files.
  • Costs are for the standard version of each plan. People who qualify for cost-sharing reductions pay less on Silver plans.
  • Accepting new patients and network tier are reported by each insurer, and can differ from what the practice tells you.
  • Networks change during the year. Confirm with your insurer or the practice before booking.