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DR. SAKTEESH VEERABADHRAN GURUNATHAN M.B.B.S
NPI 1528527355
Hospitalist in Mobile, AL

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MOBILE, AL 36617(251) 471-7891(251) 470-1652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2023, Mar 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan M.b.b.s NPPES

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

DR. SAKTEESH VEERABADHRAN GURUNATHAN M.B.B.S (NPI 1528527355) is an individual hospitalist provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (46621) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528527355
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAKTEESH VEERABADHRAN GURUNATHANCredential: M.B.B.S
Location Address2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DRMobile, AL 36617-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 746450Atlanta, GA 30374-6450 · (866) 401-3057 · Fax (318) 868-6430
Phone(251) 471-7891
Fax(251) 470-1652
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1528527355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 46621
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, Mobile, AL 36617
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan M.b.b.s

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan M.b.b.s 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 ID8921458308
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231227002028
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 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.
102 services42 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.
87 services30 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.
47 services46 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.
37 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36617 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 20

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

MACKENZIE KREBSBACH ROBERTS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7565
FREDERICK JOSEPH ROSSI III
Hospitalist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7891
WESLEY KYLE DEES CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MSTN 101
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 445-8282
DR. LEIGH FOUNTAIN DO
Emergency Medicine
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 415-1496
ELEANOR GRACE HANCERI
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
KRISTY GENTRY
Registered Nurse
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 751-0584
JOHN GARRETT JONES DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
LINDA TRAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7068

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 Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan is 1528527355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019. The provider is also known as Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan M.B.B.S.

Where is Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan located?

Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617. The listed phone number is (251) 471-7891.

What is Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan's specialty?

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

Is Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan 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.

What insurance does Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sakteesh Veerabadhran Gurunathan was last updated on August 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.