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JATINDER P AHLUWALIA M.D.
NPI 1447249800
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lafayette, LA

Active since October 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 S COLLEGE RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 205-7474(337) 205-7475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2025, Nov 20, 2020, Nov 25, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jatinder P Ahluwalia M.d. NPPES

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

JATINDER P AHLUWALIA M.D. (NPI 1447249800) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Illinois (036114397) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in La Crosse.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447249800
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameJATINDER P AHLUWALIACredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 S COLLEGE RDLafayette, LA 70503-3038
Mailing Address4400a Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, #287Lafayette, LA 70508 · (337) 205-7474
Phone(337) 205-7474
Fax(337) 205-7475
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1447249800 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036114397✔ Licensed in WI · 73849
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1101 S COLLEGE RD, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11836 South AveLA Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · Phone (608) 782-7300

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036114397IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners 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

Jatinder P Ahluwalia 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 ID4981639317
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201207000110
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 Jatinder Ahluwalia reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rockford Health Physicians
850 mi
Anesthesiology
2400 N ROCKTON AVE
Rockford, IL 61103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023275278 (815) 971-5000
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
908 mi
Clinic/Center
6150 W LAYTON AVE
Milwaukee, WI 53220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871222117 (608) 782-7300

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito G0500
Moderate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.
174 services168 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
80 services77 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
72 services72 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services16 patients
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 43248
This is a procedure where a thin tube, called an endoscope, is gently passed through your mouth into your esophagus. A guide wire is then inserted to help widen any narrow areas. This helps improve swallowing and reduce discomfort.
19 services18 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · La Crosse, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520087
Location1910 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 · La Crosse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tomah Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Tomah, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521320
Location501 Gopher DrTomah, WI 54660 · Monroe County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70503 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
17%684 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
14%222 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%1,861 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%1,063 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
16%500 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%717 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%1,108 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%1,098 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 59% · 454 patients
72%454 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
57%1,108 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,108 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 354 patients
0%354 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ACADIANA RETINA CONSULTANTS, LLC
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 304
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 232-2710
MICHAEL J DAIGLE MD
Specialist
1101 S COLLEGE RD, STE 302
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-8843
DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-8603
LEOPOLD D LANDRY JR. MD
Anesthesiology
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-8603
MRS. DIANE GUIDRY DEBLANC RN
Registered Nurse (Plastic Surgery)
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 400
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-5025
CARRIE R. MANUEL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-8603
KIM P. BROUSSARD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 233-8603
DR. KRISTY ROPER KENNEDY M.D.
Dermatology
1101 S COLLEGE RD, SUITE 202
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Lafayette Parish (337) 235-6886

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 Jatinder Ahluwalia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jatinder Ahluwalia is 1447249800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Where is Jatinder Ahluwalia located?

Jatinder Ahluwalia practices at 1101 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 205-7474.

What is Jatinder Ahluwalia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Jatinder Ahluwalia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jatinder Ahluwalia 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 Jatinder Ahluwalia's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jatinder Ahluwalia reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rockford Health Physicians (Rockford, IL) and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc (Milwaukee, WI). 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 Jatinder Ahluwalia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jatinder Ahluwalia accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners and Quartz list Jatinder Ahluwalia 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.

Is Jatinder Ahluwalia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jatinder Ahluwalia is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and Tomah Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jatinder Ahluwalia was last updated on August 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.