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JULIA HELENE CHERINGAL D.O.
NPI 1649566282
Hospitalist in Bethesda, MD

Active since June 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 319-8278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Julia Helene Cheringal D.o. NPPES

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

JULIA HELENE CHERINGAL D.O. (NPI 1649566282) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in District Of Columbia (DO210001715) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Washington, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649566282
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJULIA HELENE CHERINGALCredential: D.O.
Location Address8901 WISCONSIN AVEBethesda, MD 20889-5600
Mailing Address4823 Chevy Chase DrChevy Chase, MD 20815-6426
Phone(301) 319-8278
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1649566282 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in DC · DO210001715
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 0102203414 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15255 Loughboro Rd NWWashington, DC 20016-2633 · Phone (202) 537-4342 · Fax (202) 537-4121

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

Julia Helene Cheringal D.o. 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 ID840420006
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221020000269
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 6

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 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.
584 services216 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.
119 services115 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.
50 services50 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
36 services28 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.
33 services25 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20889 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$30.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$10.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$4.88 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.

DR. TAMMERA NELSON
Pharmacist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4497
DAWOOD TAFTI M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-8373
DR. ASHLEY BEE BOZZAY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-8588
DR. ADAM JOSEPH MAIER DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
OANA MARIA POVIAN STROIE MD
General Practice
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
SIMAL RUHISHTA ALI DO
General Practice
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4900
DR. JACOB L FRIESEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, WRNMMC, NICOE, BUILDING 51
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-3772
MS. CARLA PATRICE ALEXIS P.T.
Physical Therapist
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4880

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 Julia Cheringal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julia Cheringal is 1649566282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2011.

Where is Julia Cheringal located?

Julia Cheringal practices at 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 319-8278.

What is Julia Cheringal's specialty?

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

Is Julia Cheringal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julia Cheringal 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julia Cheringal was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.