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KULIRMA M BABU
NPI 1649752007
Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Active since September 03, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-7777(919) 385-9309 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2025, Oct 11, 2024, Sep 3, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kulirma M Babu NPPES

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

KULIRMA M BABU (NPI 1649752007) is an individual physician assistant in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-08466) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649752007
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKULIRMA M BABU
Location Address20 DUKE MEDICINE CIRDurham, NC 27710-2000
Mailing Address1057 Tahoe Glen PlCary, NC 27513-5811
Phone(919) 684-7777
Fax(919) 385-9309
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 3, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1649752007 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-08466
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC 27710
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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 NC.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

Kulirma M Babu 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 ID1850637935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190110001021
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

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.
59 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mooresville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340129
Location171 Fairview RoadMooresville, NC 28117 · Iredell County
Emergency services

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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 20

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

JOHN THOMAS SCHWEICHLER LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-4497
MARK SHUO CHEN MD, PHD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 660-2100
ABIGAIL PATENAUDE MS, CGC
Counselor
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 613-1909
ASHLEY HALLER STRICKLAND MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (888) 275-3853
STEPHANIE KONKEL PHARMD, BCOP
Pharmacist (Oncology)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 668-6608
VIDHYA KARIVEDU MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 613-1909
CAMI LYNN ANDREINI
Pharmacist (Oncology)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 613-0857
ROBERT HAYES FERGUSON IV
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 613-5635

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 Kulirma Babu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kulirma Babu is 1649752007. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2018.

Where is Kulirma Babu located?

Kulirma Babu practices at 20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-7777.

What is Kulirma Babu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kulirma Babu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kulirma Babu 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.

What insurance does Kulirma Babu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kulirma Babu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kulirma Babu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kulirma Babu is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kulirma Babu was last updated on February 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.