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DR. LAKSHMI SWARNA PUPPALA MD
NPI 1477755510
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since June 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5110 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77005(713) 363-7460(281) 660-0706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Mar 2, 2020, Jun 22, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Lakshmi Swarna Puppala Md NPPES

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

DR. LAKSHMI SWARNA PUPPALA MD (NPI 1477755510) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1082) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477755510
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAKSHMI SWARNA PUPPALACredential: MD
Location Address5110 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, SUITE 200Houston, TX 77005-4218
Mailing Address5110 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 200Houston, TX 77005-4218 · (713) 363-7460 · Fax (281) 660-0706
Phone(713) 363-7460
Fax(281) 660-0706
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1477755510 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N1082
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License N1082 (TX)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License N1082 (TX)
5110 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, Houston, TX 77005
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid198188803TX
Medicaid198188802TX
Other8FT361TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, WellPoint.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

Dr. Lakshmi Swarna Puppala Md 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 ID8123195328
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080929000757
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lakshmi Puppala reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
2.1 mi
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389
Hospital Medicine Associates Of Tx PA
12 mi
Hospitalist
16100 SOUTH FWY
Pearland, TX 77584
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538520218 (713) 413-6500
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
27 mi
Family Medicine
6631 W CROSS CREEK BEND LN STE 200
Fulshear, TX 77441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,235 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003985102 (832) 658-5750
Ipc Healthcare Services Of Texas, PLLC
185 mi
Hospitalist
7330 SAN PEDRO AVE, STE 540
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 688 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023403011 (210) 344-7287

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 4

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.
542 services209 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.
123 services120 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.
50 services49 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77005 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 2

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

DR. SHARI PAULETTE RUBIN M.D.
Internal Medicine
5110 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Harris County (713) 363-7460
ODETTE ARREDONDO MD
Family Medicine
5110 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Harris County (713) 363-7460

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 Lakshmi Puppala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakshmi Puppala is 1477755510. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2007.

Where is Lakshmi Puppala located?

Lakshmi Puppala practices at 5110 Buffalo Speedway Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005. The listed phone number is (713) 363-7460.

What is Lakshmi Puppala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Lakshmi Puppala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakshmi Puppala 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 Lakshmi Puppala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lakshmi Puppala reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX), Hospital Medicine Associates Of Tx PA (Pearland, TX), Memorial Hermann Medical Group (Fulshear, TX) and Ipc Healthcare Services Of Texas, PLLC (San Antonio, TX). 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 Lakshmi Puppala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lakshmi Puppala accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Lakshmi Puppala 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 Lakshmi Puppala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lakshmi Puppala is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakshmi Puppala was last updated on September 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.