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SINDHUJA KUKKALA MD
NPI 1710675152
Hospitalist in Saint Louis, MO

Active since April 25, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-1700(314) 362-9878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Sindhuja Kukkala Md NPPES

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

SINDHUJA KUKKALA MD (NPI 1710675152) is an individual hospitalist provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026029989) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710675152
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSINDHUJA KUKKALACredential: MD
Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing Address1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003 · (314) 362-1700 · Fax (314) 362-9878
Phone(314) 362-1700
Fax(314) 362-9878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1710675152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2026029989
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 2023013324 (MO)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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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)

Sindhuja Kukkala Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4183183957
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260824000862
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 Sindhuja Kukkala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Washington University
6.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
660 S EUCLID AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992746903 (314) 747-5192

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

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. MARGARET LEIGHTON MCNAIRY MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
MS. CHERYL ANNE WOOLSEY PA
Physician Assistant
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-1171
ANNA RABINOV ANNA RABINOV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-3000
MRS. MICHELLE MARIE BLOOM ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (800) 862-9980
DR. FARIS ADAM BAKEER MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. REHAN RAIS MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. RANDY OLIVIER LAINE MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. BRADLEY SETH KUSHNER MD
Surgery
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 273-7373

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 Sindhuja Kukkala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sindhuja Kukkala is 1710675152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2023.

Where is Sindhuja Kukkala located?

Sindhuja Kukkala practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-1700.

What is Sindhuja Kukkala's specialty?

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

Is Sindhuja Kukkala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sindhuja Kukkala is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sindhuja Kukkala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sindhuja Kukkala reassigns Medicare benefits to Washington University (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Sindhuja Kukkala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Sindhuja Kukkala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sindhuja Kukkala is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sindhuja Kukkala was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.