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TARINI NATALYA ELAPATA GUNARATNE MD
NPI 1730798992
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since July 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
2700 NAPOLEON AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 703-9614(504) 842-5931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2023, Jul 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tarini Natalya Elapata Gunaratne Md NPPES

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

TARINI NATALYA ELAPATA GUNARATNE MD (NPI 1730798992) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (337539) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cleveland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730798992
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTARINI NATALYA ELAPATA GUNARATNECredential: MD
Location Address2700 NAPOLEON AVENew Orleans, LA 70115-6914
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 703-9614
Fax(504) 842-5931
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1730798992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 337539
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2700 NAPOLEON AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 118101 Lorain AveCleveland, OH 44111-5612 · Phone (216) 476-7000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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

Tarini Natalya Elapata Gunaratne 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 ID3870911738
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230922002399
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 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 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.
140 services52 patients
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.
47 services24 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.
38 services38 patients
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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70115 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

86.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.78
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.27

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.

EMILY P LANDRY APRN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 894-2050
MRS. CARA LEE BUHLER NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 899-9311
CELESTE MADELEINE CAILLET PA-C
Physician Assistant
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 899-9311
MRS. DONNA ISENMANN RIVERA RN, MSN, APRN/NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 842-3000
MORGAN LANDRY HACKNEY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 458-4797
JAMEYCIA TENO
General Practice
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 899-9332
TENET HEALTHSYSTEM MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Rehabilitation Unit
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 899-9311
MAGGIE MARTIN ROSS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 899-9311

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 Tarini Gunaratne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tarini Gunaratne is 1730798992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2020.

Where is Tarini Gunaratne located?

Tarini Gunaratne practices at 2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 703-9614.

What is Tarini Gunaratne's specialty?

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

Is Tarini Gunaratne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tarini Gunaratne 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 Tarini Gunaratne accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Tarini Gunaratne 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 Tarini Gunaratne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tarini Gunaratne is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tarini Gunaratne was last updated on August 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.