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RAGHURAM PALEPU MD
NPI 1497367585
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Sterling Heights, MI

Active since August 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5280 METRO PKWY, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310(586) 722-7519(586) 722-3766 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jun 5, 2026, Jun 25, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Raghuram Palepu Md NPPES

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

RAGHURAM PALEPU MD (NPI 1497367585) is an individual nephrology provider in Sterling Heights, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301517643) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, and is a graduate of Central Michigan College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497367585
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameRAGHURAM PALEPUCredential: MD
Location Address5280 METRO PKWYSterling Heights, MI 48310-4005
Mailing Address5280 Metro PkwySterling Heights, MI 48310-4005 · (586) 722-7519 · Fax (586) 722-3766
Phone(586) 722-7519
Fax(586) 722-3766
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCentral Michigan College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1497367585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301517643
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
5280 METRO PKWY, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Raghuram Palepu 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 ID840692216
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260720000510
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 Raghuram Palepu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Michigan Kidney Consultants, P.C.
0.8 mi
Nephrology
5280 METROPOLITAN PKWY
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Michigan Kidney Consultants PC
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831130723 (248) 290-3111

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clinton Township, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230047
Location15855 Nineteen Mile RdClinton Township, MI 48038 · Macomb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48310 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
$134.28 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.57 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.35 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $25.58 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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.

ASHLEY LAUREN BRANDMIER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5280 METRO PKWY
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Macomb County (248) 290-3111
MR. PATRICK STEPHEN BENNETT AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5280 METRO PKWY
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Macomb County (586) 722-7519

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 Raghuram Palepu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raghuram Palepu is 1497367585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2020.

Where is Raghuram Palepu located?

Raghuram Palepu practices at 5280 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. The listed phone number is (586) 722-7519.

What is Raghuram Palepu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Raghuram Palepu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raghuram Palepu 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 organization bills Medicare for Raghuram Palepu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Raghuram Palepu reassigns Medicare benefits to Michigan Kidney Consultants, P.C. (Sterling Heights, MI). 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 Raghuram Palepu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Raghuram Palepu accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan list Raghuram Palepu 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 Raghuram Palepu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Raghuram Palepu is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raghuram Palepu was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.