LAKSHMI KOCHARLA MD
NPI 1518178813
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Grand Rapids, MI
About Lakshmi Kocharla Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
LAKSHMI KOCHARLA MD (NPI 1518178813) is an individual rheumatology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301081558) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kalamazoo.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted 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
Lakshmi Kocharla 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Lakshmi Kocharla reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIBronson Battle Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Battle Creek, MIBronson Lakeview Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Paw Paw, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49546 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
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 Kocharla's NPI number?
The NPI number for Lakshmi Kocharla is 1518178813. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2007.
Where is Lakshmi Kocharla located?
Lakshmi Kocharla practices at 5800 Foremost Dr SE Ste 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The listed phone number is (833) 850-0888.
What is Lakshmi Kocharla's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Lakshmi Kocharla enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Lakshmi Kocharla 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 Lakshmi Kocharla's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lakshmi Kocharla reassigns Medicare benefits to Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo, 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 Lakshmi Kocharla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Lakshmi Kocharla accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Lakshmi Kocharla 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 Kocharla affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Lakshmi Kocharla is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Lakshmi Kocharla was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Lakshmi Kocharla, MD · NPI 1518178813
Rheumatology physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 25, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1518178813 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 25, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** 4301081558 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5800 FOREMOST DR SE STE 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7062
- **Phone:** (833) 850-0888
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Bronson Methodist Hospital (NPI 1417961137, Kalamazoo, MI), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 29, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1518178813) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.