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ABIDA POOVATHUKARAN BABU MD
NPI 1801404413
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Grand Junction, CO

Active since July 20, 2020PECOS Enrolled
688 23 1/2 RD STE 201, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505(970) 254-3180(970) 254-3198 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Jul 28, 2020, Jul 20, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Abida Poovathukaran Babu Md NPPES

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

ABIDA POOVATHUKARAN BABU MD (NPI 1801404413) is an individual medical oncology provider in Grand Junction, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0076736) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tampa, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801404413
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameABIDA POOVATHUKARAN BABUCredential: MD
Location Address688 23 1/2 RD STE 201Grand Junction, CO 81505-8904
Mailing AddressPo Box 1687Grand Junction, CO 81502-1687 · (970) 257-6200 · Fax (970) 257-6251
Phone(970) 254-3180
Fax(970) 254-3198
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1801404413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0076736
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
688 23 1/2 RD STE 201, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 117 Davis Blvd Ste 308Tampa, FL 33606-3438 · Phone (813) 974-2201

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Abida Poovathukaran Babu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4486112943
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260815000459
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Abida Poovathukaran Babu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Colorado West Healthcare System
0.6 mi
Specialist
688 23 1/2 ROAD, SUITE 201
Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811398324 (970) 254-3180

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81505 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
$174.82 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $43.70 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

CATHERINE FIGUEROA LEWIS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
688 23 1/2 RD STE 201
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 254-3180
MELISSA GUZIAK
Genetic Counselor, MS
688 23 1/2 RD STE 201
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 644-3182
KATHRYN BAKSH GLOVER MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
688 23 1/2 RD STE 201
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 254-3180

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 Abida Poovathukaran Babu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abida Poovathukaran Babu is 1801404413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2020.

Where is Abida Poovathukaran Babu located?

Abida Poovathukaran Babu practices at 688 23 1/2 Rd Ste 201, Grand Junction, CO 81505. The listed phone number is (970) 254-3180.

What is Abida Poovathukaran Babu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Abida Poovathukaran Babu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abida Poovathukaran Babu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Abida Poovathukaran Babu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abida Poovathukaran Babu reassigns Medicare benefits to Colorado West Healthcare System (Grand Junction, CO). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Abida Poovathukaran Babu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abida Poovathukaran Babu was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.