DR. DIWAKAR TURAGA M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1447505375
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Diwakar Turaga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diwakar Turaga is 1447505375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Q: What is Diwakar Turaga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diwakar Turaga was last updated on November 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since July 17, 2012PECOS Enrolled

6651 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Diwakar Turaga M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. DIWAKAR TURAGA M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1447505375) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S2687) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in St. Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447505375

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X

Provider Legal NameDR. DIWAKAR TURAGACredential: M.D., PH.D.

Location Address6651 MAIN STHouston, TX 77030-2351

Mailing Address6651 Main St Ste E1420Houston, TX 77030-2432 · (832) 824-1000

Phone(832) 824-1000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2022

NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2022

✔ NPI 1447505375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0203X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S2687

Definition

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2012018837 (MO)

6651 MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1One Children's Place, 3S34St. Louis, MO 63110 · Phone (314) 454-6006 · Fax (314) 454-4102

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Diwakar Turaga M.d., Ph.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8022309616

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260304004094

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.

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