KARU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1922155993
Internal Medicine in Saginaw, MI

Q: What is K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. is 1922155993. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007. The provider is doing business as Karu Medical Associates.

Q: What is K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since January 04, 2007

5685 GRATIOT RD, SAGINAW, MI 48638(989) 497-5278(989) 497-8750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Karu Medical Associates NPPES

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

KARU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (NPI 1922155993) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Saginaw, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Lakshmi Karunakaran, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922155993

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameK.P. KARUNAKARAN, M.D., P.C.

Location Address5685 GRATIOT RDSaginaw, MI 48638-6042

Mailing Address5685 Gratiot RdSaginaw, MI 48638-6042 · (989) 497-5278 · Fax (989) 497-8750

Phone(989) 497-5278

Fax(989) 497-8750

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialLakshmi KarunakaranAuthorized Official · (989) 497-5278

Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2024

✔ NPI 1922155993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MI · 4301072195✔ Licensed in MI · 4301072193

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 4301039664 (MI)

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 4301039664 (MI)

5685 GRATIOT RD, Saginaw, MI 48638

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKaru Medical Associates

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid4338808MI

Medicaid2097705MI

Medicaid4338817MI

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karu Medical Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Karu Medical Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Sara Pegley, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1609269943

5685 GRATIOT RD
Saginaw, MI 48638

(989) 497-5278

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kala Ramasamy, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1538112578

5685 GRATIOT RD
Saginaw, MI 48638

(989) 497-5278

✔ PECOSSame address

Lekha Richardson, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1710930243

5685 GRATIOT RD
Saginaw, MI 48638

(989) 497-5278

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. is 1922155993. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007. The provider is doing business as Karu Medical Associates.

Where is K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. located?

K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. is located at 5685 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638. The listed phone number is (989) 497-5278.

What is K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C., in Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. was last updated on May 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.