LALITHA SRI PAPINENI M.D.
NPI 1467748988
Internal Medicine in Smithfield, NC

Q: What is Lalitha Papineni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lalitha Papineni is 1467748988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2011.

Q: What is Lalitha Papineni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lalitha Papineni was last updated on March 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 June 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577(919) 938-7189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2021, Dec 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Lalitha Sri Papineni M.d. NPPES

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

LALITHA SRI PAPINENI M.D. (NPI 1467748988) is an individual internal medicine provider in Smithfield, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2014-01842) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johnston Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Long Branch.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467748988

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameLALITHA SRI PAPINENICredential: M.D.

Location Address509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVDSmithfield, NC 27577-4407

Mailing Address509 N Brightleaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577-4407 · (919) 938-7189

Phone(919) 938-7189

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2021

✔ NPI 1467748988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2014-01842

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2014-01842 (NC)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD, Smithfield, NC 27577

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 2nd Ave, Monmouth Medical CenterLong Branch, NJ 07740-6303 · Phone (732) 923-6537 · Fax (732) 923-6536

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

Lalitha Sri Papineni 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 ID6204159239

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141226000315

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

North Carolina Mg, LLC

29 mi

Hospitalist

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
Raleigh, NC 27607

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
701 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215741640 (919) 784-3100

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

227 services113 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

151 services79 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

104 services102 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

44 services43 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johnston Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Smithfield, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340090

Location509 Bright Leaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577 · Johnston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27577 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers12 claims12 services$13.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$3.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers43 claims43 services$71.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers22 claims22 services$31.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

FRANKLIN REGIONAL EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, PLLC

Emergency Medicine

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

Johnston County (919) 934-8171

BRANDON HERB M.D.

Emergency Medicine