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SARITHA RANABOTHU MD
NPI 1720423387
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Little Rock, AR

Active since May 08, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Saritha Ranabothu Md NPPES

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

SARITHA RANABOTHU MD (NPI 1720423387) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-10463) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720423387
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X
Provider Legal NameSARITHA RANABOTHUCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1100
Phone(501) 364-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1720423387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0210X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-10463
Definition
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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

Saritha Ranabothu 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 ID941577365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170606001195
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Saritha Ranabothu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Same address
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526
Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC
3.4 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629889464 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
3.4 mi
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114255353 (501) 364-1100

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier40 claims4,665 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisolone oral, per 5 mg J7510
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier17 claims704 services$0.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier29 claims2,004 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier30 claims30 services$17.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier63 claims63 services$11.64 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.

ADRIENNE MARIE KODER
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
STEPHEN JAMES CANON M.D.
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
HEATHER LYNN YOUNG MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
MRS. GLENDA MARIE ECKERT APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
AMBRE' LACHELLE POWNALL APN, PNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
ANITA JEAN BUELL-SANDERS
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-3620
VIKAS CHOWDHARY M.D.
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
BRITTNEY HARRIS
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100

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 Saritha Ranabothu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saritha Ranabothu is 1720423387. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2013.

Where is Saritha Ranabothu located?

Saritha Ranabothu practices at 1 Childrens Way # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1100.

What is Saritha Ranabothu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Saritha Ranabothu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saritha Ranabothu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Saritha Ranabothu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Saritha Ranabothu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR), Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). Each 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 Saritha Ranabothu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Saritha Ranabothu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Saritha Ranabothu 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 Saritha Ranabothu was last updated on September 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.