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AVANIKKHA SHRI ELAYAPPEN M.D
NPI 1740569946
Pediatrics in Galveston, TX

Active since August 05, 2011PECOS Enrolled
82.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
UTMB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 230, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(520) 903-4059 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Avanikkha Shri Elayappen M.d NPPES

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

AVANIKKHA SHRI ELAYAPPEN M.D (NPI 1740569946) is an individual pediatrics provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP1-0040957) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740569946
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameAVANIKKHA SHRI ELAYAPPENCredential: M.D
Location AddressUTMB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 230, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0354
Mailing AddressUtmb Childrens Hospital 3 230, 301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-0354 · (520) 903-4059
Phone(520) 903-4059
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2011
✔ NPI 1740569946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP1-0040957
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
UTMB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 230, Galveston, TX 77555
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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 (PECOS)

Avanikkha Shri Elayappen M.d 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

82.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.66

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELIZABETH ANN RODRIGUEZ LIEN M.D.
Pediatrics
UTMB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 230, 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 747-0534

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 Avanikkha Elayappen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avanikkha Elayappen is 1740569946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2011.

Where is Avanikkha Elayappen located?

Avanikkha Elayappen practices at Utmb Childrens Hospital 3 230 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (520) 903-4059.

What is Avanikkha Elayappen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Avanikkha Elayappen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avanikkha Elayappen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Avanikkha Elayappen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Avanikkha Elayappen 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 Avanikkha Elayappen was last updated on August 5, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.