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NANDAKISHORE AKULA MD
NPI 1568714541
Hospitalist in Grand Forks, ND

Q: What is Nandakishore Akula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nandakishore Akula is 1568714541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2012.

Q: What is Nandakishore Akula's specialty?

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

Active since October 15, 2012PECOS Enrolled

1200 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201(701) 780-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Aug 21, 2019, Jun 29, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Nandakishore Akula Md NPPES

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

NANDAKISHORE AKULA MD (NPI 1568714541) is an individual hospitalist provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (24670) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568714541

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameNANDAKISHORE AKULACredential: MD

Location Address1200 S COLUMBIA RDGrand Forks, ND 58201-4044

Mailing AddressPo Box 860939Minneapolis, MN 55486-0939

Phone(701) 780-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026

✔ NPI 1568714541 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 24670✔ Licensed in IN · 01075418A

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 R3989 (TX), 24670 (ND)

1200 S COLUMBIA RD, Grand Forks, ND 58201

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, CHRISTUS 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 (PECOS)

Nandakishore Akula Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4587976386

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241023003078

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 2

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.

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.

245 services240 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 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number430027

Location1305 W 18th St Post Office Box 5039Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Vermillion Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Vermillion, SD

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number431336

Location20 South Plum StreetVermillion, SD 57069 · Clay County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58201 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

$127.45 typical visit price

range $55.75 – $168.12

Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.29 typical visit price

range $18.11 – $137.65

Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)

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.

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