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

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: October 25, 2026.

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Texas Children's Physician Group
0.2 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

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

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.

DR. ALYSON ROSE BECK PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-2131
DR. ARUN SAINI M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
DIVYA SABAPATHY MD, MPH
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-6291
LAURA LIPUT
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-1000
JEFFREY WILKINSON
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-8016
MARWA SALAH AHMED MANSOUR MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-6230
SYREENA A. JACKSON PT, DPT,OCS
Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-2248
SIMONE ROMERO
Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-0122

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 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.

Where is Diwakar Turaga located?

Diwakar Turaga practices at 6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.

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.

Is Diwakar Turaga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Diwakar Turaga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Diwakar Turaga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Diwakar Turaga reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). 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 Diwakar Turaga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Diwakar Turaga accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Diwakar Turaga 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.

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.