NIHARIKA CHIMALAKONDA MD
NPI 1609238195
Hospitalist in Burien, WA

Q: What is Niharika Chimalakonda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Niharika Chimalakonda is 1609238195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2016.

Q: What is Niharika Chimalakonda's specialty?

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

Active since March 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

16251 SYLVESTER RD SW, BURIEN, WA 98166(253) 416-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2025, Feb 11, 2022, Sep 6, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Niharika Chimalakonda Md NPPES

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

NIHARIKA CHIMALAKONDA MD (NPI 1609238195) is an individual hospitalist provider in Burien, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60916539) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609238195

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameNIHARIKA CHIMALAKONDACredential: MD

Location Address16251 SYLVESTER RD SWBurien, WA 98166-3017

Mailing Address16251 Sylvester Rd SwBurien, WA 98166-3017 · (253) 416-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344

Phone(253) 416-6341

Fax(253) 426-6344

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1609238195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60916539

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 MD60916539 (WA)

16251 SYLVESTER RD SW, Burien, WA 98166

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Niharika Chimalakonda 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 ID4284960618

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190723003365

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.

343 services118 patients

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.

161 services71 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.

60 services59 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500011

Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500108

Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500141

Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98166 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

$143.76 typical visit price

range $63.67 – $189.37

Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$111.00 typical visit price

range $21.12 – $155.00

Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

14 suppliers51 claims130 services$6.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

8 suppliers17 claims20 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$3.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type E1020

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$10.79 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

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$78.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers18 claims18 services$201.19 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 20

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

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