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SURAJ KUMAR ALAKKASSERY KUMARAN MD
NPI 1568698306
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Suraj Kumar Alakkassery Kumaran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Suraj Kumar Alakkassery Kumaran is 1568698306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2009.

Q: What is Suraj Kumar Alakkassery Kumaran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Active since June 08, 2009PECOS Enrolled

621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 251-7840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Feb 6, 2023, Sep 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Suraj Kumar Alakkassery Kumaran Md NPPES

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

SURAJ KUMAR ALAKKASSERY KUMARAN MD (NPI 1568698306) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2012013456) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568698306

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameSURAJ KUMAR ALAKKASSERY KUMARANCredential: MD

Location Address621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017BSaint Louis, MO 63141-8274

Mailing Address621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 6017bSaint Louis, MO 63141-8274 · (314) 251-7840 · Fax (314) 251-4173

Phone(314) 251-7840

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1568698306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2012013456

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2012013456 (MO)

621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, Saint Louis, MO 63141

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1607 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3300Saint Louis, MO 63141-8219 · Phone (314) 251-7840 · Fax (314) 251-4173

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1568698306MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Suraj Kumar Alakkassery Kumaran 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 ID244489821

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120926000398

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.

108 services49 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.

66 services62 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.

58 services53 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.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260020

Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$11.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$71.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

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