JAYALAKSHMI KARUNAKARAN NAIR M.D
NPI 1497019251
Hospitalist in Scranton, PA

Q: What is Jayalakshmi Nair's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jayalakshmi Nair is 1497019251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2012.

Q: What is Jayalakshmi Nair's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jayalakshmi Nair was last updated on April 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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 26, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1800 MULBERRY ST., SCRANTON, PA 18510(570) 703-7351 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2025, Nov 1, 2019, Mar 4, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Jayalakshmi Karunakaran Nair M.d NPPES

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

JAYALAKSHMI KARUNAKARAN NAIR M.D (NPI 1497019251) is an individual hospitalist provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD456787) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497019251

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJAYALAKSHMI KARUNAKARAN NAIRCredential: M.D

Location Address1800 MULBERRY ST.Scranton, PA 18510-6889

Mailing Address100 North Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144

Phone(570) 703-7351

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1497019251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD456787

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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT202519 (PA)

1800 MULBERRY ST., Scranton, PA 18510

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Other Identifiers 1

Other157406PA · Provider Id#

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jayalakshmi Karunakaran Nair 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 ID6608035886

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160222000291

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.

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 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.

138 services78 patients

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.

68 services51 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

24 services23 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390270

Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18510 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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 16

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

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