DR. SARAVANAN KARUPPIAH M.D
NPI 1821249277
Neurological Surgery in Ocala, FL

Q: What is Saravanan Karuppiah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saravanan Karuppiah is 1821249277. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2008.

Q: What is Saravanan Karuppiah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Active since October 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

2801 SE 1ST AVE STE 302, OCALA, FL 34471(352) 873-2880(352) 873-8751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2023, Nov 10, 2023, Jan 14, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Saravanan Karuppiah M.d NPPES

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

DR. SARAVANAN KARUPPIAH M.D (NPI 1821249277) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Ocala, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME116473) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821249277

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SARAVANAN KARUPPIAHCredential: M.D

Location Address2801 SE 1ST AVE STE 302Ocala, FL 34471-0478

Mailing Address2801 Se 1st Ave Ste 302Ocala, FL 34471-0478 · (352) 873-2880 · Fax (352) 873-8751

Phone(352) 873-2880

Fax(352) 873-8751

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1821249277 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME116473

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

2801 SE 1ST AVE STE 302, Ocala, FL 34471

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid009303800FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. and more.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

Dr. Saravanan Karuppiah 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 ID3173764552

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130726000755, I20231130000015

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 4

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

154 services154 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

41 services36 patients

Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 63047

This procedure involves removing part of a spine bone to alleviate pressure on the lower spinal cord and/or nerves. It targets a single segment of the spine, improving mobility and reducing pain. It's a common treatment for conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.

21 services21 patients

Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 63048

This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone in your spine to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It may be performed on multiple spine segments depending on your condition. The aim is to improve mobility and reduce pain or discomfort.

13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventhealth Ocala

Acute Care Hospitals · Ocala, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100062

Location1500 SW 1st AveOcala, FL 34474 · Marion County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34471 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

94.93/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

77.03

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

53%260 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

54%502 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

74%23 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

95%38 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

96%435 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

27%424 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

98%909 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

97%865 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

91%827 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

41%64 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

92%815 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%865 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

46%865 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 424 patients

0%424 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

14%865 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Osteogenesis stimulator, electrical, non-invasive, spinal applications E0748

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$3,760.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0650

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$570.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DAVID BRIAN ETHIER MD

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