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KARU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1922155993
Internal Medicine in Saginaw, MI

Active since January 04, 2007CLIA 23D0374271 · Waiver
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: August 09, 2026.

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 holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and 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 ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 23D0374271

Karu Medical Associates · Saginaw, MI
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number23D0374271
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKala Ramasamy
Laboratory Phone(989) 497-5278
Laboratory LocationKaru Medical Associates5685 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

KALA KARU RAMASAMY MD
Internal Medicine
5685 GRATIOT RD
SAGINAW, MI 48638
Saginaw County (989) 497-5278
SARA ELIZABETH PEGLEY FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5685 GRATIOT RD
SAGINAW, MI 48638
Saginaw County (989) 497-5278
LEKHA KARU RICHARDSON MD
Internal Medicine
5685 GRATIOT RD
SAGINAW, MI 48638
Saginaw County (989) 497-5278
K P KARUNAKARAN MD
Surgery
5685 GRATIOT RD
SAGINAW, MI 48638
Saginaw County (989) 497-5278

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.

Does K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D0374271) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

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.