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DR. PRAGATHEESHWAR THIRUNAVUKARASU MBBS
NPI 1588717227
Surgery in Fayetteville, NC

Q: What is Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu is 1588717227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2007.

Q: What is Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since January 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1841 QUIET CV, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304(910) 323-2626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2026, Jul 31, 2024, May 13, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu Mbbs NPPES

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

DR. PRAGATHEESHWAR THIRUNAVUKARASU MBBS (NPI 1588717227) is an individual surgery provider in Fayetteville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-00591) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588717227

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PRAGATHEESHWAR THIRUNAVUKARASUCredential: MBBS

Location Address1841 QUIET CVFayetteville, NC 28304-3985

Mailing AddressPo Box 40908Fayetteville, NC 28309-0908 · (910) 615-6949 · Fax (910) 615-9761

Phone(910) 323-2626

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1588717227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-00591✔ Licensed in OK · 32436✔ Licensed in NY · 270472✔ Licensed in TX · Q4861

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License Q4861 (TX)

1841 QUIET CV, Fayetteville, NC 28304

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 110109 E. 79th StreetTulsa, OK 74133 · Phone (918) 286-5131 · Fax (918) 249-7532

Location 2910 E Houston St Ste 270Tyler, TX 75702-8367 · Phone (903) 606-4300

Location 31920 Galleria Oaks DrTexarkana, TX 75503-4619 · Phone (903) 792-6114

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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

Dr. Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu Mbbs 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 ID749416014

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150901001796, I20200527000422

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC

Same address

Plastic Surgery

1841 QUIET CV
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
411 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396622270 (910) 829-6588

Cumberland County Hospital System Inc

Same address

Critical Care Medicine

1841 QUIET CV
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
906 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194150110 (910) 323-2626

Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc

27 mi

Rural Health

24420 MARLBORO ST
Wagram, NC 28396

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
476 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1891789970 (910) 369-3136

Christus Trinity Clinic Texas

960 mi

Family Medicine

520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119

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 5

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.

60 services31 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

55 services33 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

36 services36 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

35 services28 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.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340028

Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450102

Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28304 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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 18

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

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