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DR. POORNIMA K KAVATHEKAR M.D.
NPI 1467596148
Pediatrics in St Paul, MN

Active since February 16, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2500 COMO AVENUE, MAIL STOP 31100A - HEALTHPARTNERS COMO CLINIC, ST PAUL, MN 55108(651) 641-6200(651) 641-6205 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Poornima K Kavathekar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. POORNIMA K KAVATHEKAR M.D. (NPI 1467596148) is an individual pediatrics provider in St Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (49320) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467596148
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. POORNIMA K KAVATHEKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address2500 COMO AVENUE, MAIL STOP 31100A - HEALTHPARTNERS COMO CLINICSt Paul, MN 55108-1460
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S, Ms21110qMinneapolis, MN 55425-4516 · (651) 641-6200
Phone(651) 641-6200
Fax(651) 641-6205
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2019
✔ NPI 1467596148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 49320
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2500 COMO AVENUE, St Paul, MN 55108
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Poornima Kamran Kavathekar M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.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. Poornima K Kavathekar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Poornima Kavathekar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Group Health, Inc.
Same address
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2500 COMO AVE
Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,274 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225629017 (651) 647-2500

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55108 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 12

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

DIANE CROSS NP
Nurse Practitioner
2500 COMO AVENUE, MAIL STOP 31100A
ST PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 641-6200
RAE ANN WILLIAMS MD
Internal Medicine
2500 COMO AVENUE, MAIL STOP 31100A
ST PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 641-6200
BRENDA LOUISE WILCOX ABRAHAM MD
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
2500 COMO AVENUE
ST PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 641-6200
SYLVIA M SEKHON MD
Pediatrics
2500 COMO AVENUE, MAIL STOP 31100A
ST PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 641-6200
DR. BRYAN S MICHALOWICZ DDS, MS
Dentist (Periodontics)
2500 COMO AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 429-2299
DR. PAULOSE S JOHN M.D
Family Medicine
2500 COMO AVENUE, MS31100A HEALTHPARTNERS COMO CLINIC
ST PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 641-6200
PHILIP A GASSELING MD
Pediatrics
2500 COMO AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (952) 853-8800
DR. ELISABETH M PETERSON DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2500 COMO AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
Ramsey County (651) 999-4600

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 Poornima Kavathekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Poornima Kavathekar is 1467596148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Poornima Kamran Kavathekar M.D..

Where is Poornima Kavathekar located?

Poornima Kavathekar practices at 2500 Como Avenue Mail Stop 31100A - Healthpartners Como Clinic, St Paul, MN 55108. The listed phone number is (651) 641-6200.

What is Poornima Kavathekar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Poornima Kavathekar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Poornima Kavathekar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Poornima Kavathekar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Poornima Kavathekar reassigns Medicare benefits to Group Health, Inc. (Saint Paul, MN). 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 Poornima Kavathekar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Poornima Kavathekar accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Poornima Kavathekar 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 Poornima Kavathekar was last updated on January 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.