DR. JOHN ABULU MBBS, MD
NPI 1700052172
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Philadelphia, PA

Active since May 05, 2008PECOS Enrolled
5501 OLD YORK RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 456-9850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2018, Nov 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. John Abulu Mbbs, Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN ABULU MBBS, MD (NPI 1700052172) is an individual psychiatry provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD459603) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Doylestown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700052172
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN ABULUCredential: MBBS, MD
Location Address5501 OLD YORK RDPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018
Mailing Address833 E Butler AveDoylestown, PA 18901-2280 · (215) 345-0444 · Fax (215) 345-7862
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1700052172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD459603
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License MD459603 (PA)
5501 OLD YORK RD, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1833 E Butler AveDoylestown, PA 18901-2280 · Phone (215) 345-0444 ext. 462 · Fax (215) 345-7862

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Abulu Mbbs, Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 John Abulu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5501 OLD YORK RD
Phila, PA 19141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,205 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
374 services79 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.
15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19141 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
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK RD, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER - PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Pediatrics
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN BUILDING SUITE 202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILA, PA 19141

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 John Abulu's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Abulu is 1700052172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2008.

Where is John Abulu located?

John Abulu practices at 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 456-9850.

What is John Abulu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Abulu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Abulu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Abulu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Abulu reassigns Medicare benefits to Einstein Practice Plan Inc (Phila, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Abulu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Abulu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list John Abulu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Abulu was last updated on May 18, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.