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ASHRAYA KARKEE M.D.
NPI 1780094995
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 28, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST # MS 01-36, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2021, Apr 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ashraya Karkee M.d. NPPES

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

ASHRAYA KARKEE M.D. (NPI 1780094995) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60956527) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780094995
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameASHRAYA KARKEECredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 S J ST # MS 01-36Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J St # Ms 01-36Tacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1780094995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60956527
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60956527 (WA), 32376 (NE)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1717 S J ST # MS 01-36, Tacoma, WA 98405
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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

Ashraya Karkee 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 ID547535445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210426001861
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 6

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 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.
293 services144 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.
172 services106 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.
65 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
43 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
38 services38 patients
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.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$3.29 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

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

DR. DESIREE MARIE LEHMANN M.D.
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST # MS 01-36
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

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 Ashraya Karkee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashraya Karkee is 1780094995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2014.

Where is Ashraya Karkee located?

Ashraya Karkee practices at 1717 S J St # Ms 01-36, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Ashraya Karkee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ashraya Karkee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashraya Karkee 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.

Is Ashraya Karkee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashraya Karkee is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashraya Karkee was last updated on April 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.