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DR. ARAKERE BANDIGOWDA PRASAD MD
NPI 1619931276
Emergency Medicine in Christiansted, VI

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
4040 EST LA GRANDE PRINCESS, SUITE 1, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820(340) 718-7788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Arakere Bandigowda Prasad Md NPPES

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

DR. ARAKERE BANDIGOWDA PRASAD MD (NPI 1619931276) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Christiansted, Virgin Islands, licensed in Virgin Islands (621) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619931276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARAKERE BANDIGOWDA PRASADCredential: MD
Location Address4040 EST LA GRANDE PRINCESS, SUITE 1Christiansted, VI 00820-5165
Mailing Address4040 Est La Grande Princess, Suite 1Christiansted, VI 00820-5165 · (340) 718-7788
Phone(340) 718-7788
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2011
✔ NPI 1619931276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in VI · 621
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4040 EST LA GRANDE PRINCESS, Christiansted, VI 00820
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING42938VI
Medicare PIN0080222VI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Arakere Bandigowda Prasad 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 ID3072510775
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061020000521
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 13

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
763 services468 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
168 services132 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
159 services111 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
127 services127 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
108 services108 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
101 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · St Croix, VI
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number480002
Location#4007 Est Diamond Ruby, ChristianstedSt Croix, VI 00820 · Saint Croix Island County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00820 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
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Children with Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Percentage of children 3 months-18 years of age who were diagnosed with upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription on or three days after the episode
39%134 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
0%991 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
0%2,101 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
15%701 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
75%701 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
68%6,346 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
1%1,268 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
2%1,268 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
8%3,966 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
1%2,303 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
0%3,972 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 32% · 2,485 patients
Patients tobacco: 18% · 49 patients
30%2,485 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 4% · 1,268 patients
21%1,268 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
80%259 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Replacement battery, alkaline (other than j cell), for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each A4233
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers11 claims22 services$0.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers106 claims182 services$6.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$2.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Spring-powered device for lancet, each A4258
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$1.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers35 claims46 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$63.00 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

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

PRIMARY CARE, PLLC
Preferred Provider Organization
4040 EST LA GRANDE PRINCESS, SUITE 1
CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
St. Croix Island (340) 718-7788

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 Arakere Prasad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arakere Prasad is 1619931276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Arakere Prasad located?

Arakere Prasad practices at 4040 Est La Grande Princess Suite 1, Christiansted, VI 00820. The listed phone number is (340) 718-7788.

What is Arakere Prasad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Arakere Prasad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arakere Prasad 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.

Is Arakere Prasad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arakere Prasad is affiliated with Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arakere Prasad was last updated on July 29, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.