PRAFUL TEWARI M.D.
NPI 1740695394
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 23, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2420 S STATE ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-4000(253) 428-8440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Praful Tewari M.d. NPPES

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

PRAFUL TEWARI M.D. (NPI 1740695394) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61142571) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740695394
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NamePRAFUL TEWARICredential: M.D.
Location Address2420 S STATE STTacoma, WA 98405-2845
Mailing Address2420 S State StTacoma, WA 98405-2845 · (253) 426-4000 · Fax (253) 428-8440
Fax(253) 428-8440
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2024
NPI 1740695394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in WA · MD61142571
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License MD61142571 (WA)
2420 S STATE ST, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2194673WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Praful Tewari M.d. 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 ID9032408976
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211025002863
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 8

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
83 services40 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.
25 services24 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
24 services24 patients
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.
22 services16 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.
21 services16 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Anthony Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gig Harbor, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500151
Location11567 Canterwood Boulevard NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$783.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$33.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$26.06 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 9

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

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Praful Tewari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Praful Tewari is 1740695394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2014.

Where is Praful Tewari located?

Praful Tewari practices at 2420 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-4000.

What is Praful Tewari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Praful Tewari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Praful Tewari 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 Praful Tewari accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Praful Tewari 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 Praful Tewari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Praful Tewari is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center, St Francis Community Hospital and St Anthony Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Praful Tewari was last updated on February 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.