DR. LAKSHMI KRISHNAMURTHI MD
NPI 1679500623
Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN

Q: What is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakshmi Krishnamurthi is 1679500623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2006.

Q: What is Lakshmi Krishnamurthi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since June 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 38128(901) 516-5741(901) 516-5986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2024, Mar 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi Md NPPES

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

DR. LAKSHMI KRISHNAMURTHI MD (NPI 1679500623) is an individual internal medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (34456) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679500623

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LAKSHMI KRISHNAMURTHICredential: MD

Location Address3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKEMemphis, TN 38128-2504

Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655

Phone(901) 516-5741

Fax(901) 516-5986

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2024

✔ NPI 1679500623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 34456

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X · License 34456 (TN)

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 34456 (TN)

3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, Memphis, TN 38128

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Other Identifiers 5

Other4046785TN · Blue Cross

Medicaid3854935TN

Medicaid3854932TN

Other4046785TN · Bc/bs Prov Id#

Other34456TN · State Medical Lic#

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lakshmi Krishnamurthi 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 ID5597853739

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071121000379

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lakshmi Krishnamurthi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Methodist Inpatient Physicians LLC

9.8 mi

Internal Medicine

1265 UNION AVE
Memphis, TN 38104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
177 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609850692 (901) 516-2362

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 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.

369 services134 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.

139 services86 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.

89 services83 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

88 services83 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440049

Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38128 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

73.29/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

48.68

Improvement Activities

Cost

78.41

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$15.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier58 claims58 services$5.91 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

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$76.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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