DR. VARUN PULAKANTI M.D.
NPI 1750700126
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Danville, PA

Q: What is Varun Pulakanti's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varun Pulakanti is 1750700126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2014.

Q: What is Varun Pulakanti's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varun Pulakanti was last updated on August 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 17822(570) 271-6472(570) 271-5874 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2020, Jun 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Varun Pulakanti M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VARUN PULAKANTI M.D. (NPI 1750700126) is an individual neurology provider in Danville, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD465414) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750700126

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. VARUN PULAKANTICredential: M.D.

Location Address100 N ACADEMY AVEDanville, PA 17822-0001

Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578

Phone(570) 271-6472

Fax(570) 271-5874

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 14, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2020

✔ NPI 1750700126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD465414

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

100 N ACADEMY AVE, Danville, PA 17822

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Dr. Varun Pulakanti 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 ID8325342744

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190523001580

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

129 services127 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.

61 services35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

37 services36 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.

26 services26 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 services25 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390001

Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomsburg, PA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390003

Location549 East Fair StreetBloomsburg, PA 17815 · Columbia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390006

Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Williamsport

Acute Care Hospitals · Williamsport, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390045

Location700 High StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701 · Lycoming County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390270

Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17822 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

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