LAKSHMI PAPPU KATIKANENI MD
NPI 1962510818
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since August 29, 2006PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Lakshmi Pappu Katikaneni Md NPPES

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

LAKSHMI PAPPU KATIKANENI MD (NPI 1962510818) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (10206) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962510818
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameLAKSHMI PAPPU KATIKANENICredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2020
✔ NPI 1962510818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 10206
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid102061SC

Accepted Insurance

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)

Lakshmi Pappu Katikaneni Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Lakshmi Katikaneni reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Lakshmi Katikaneni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakshmi Katikaneni is 1962510818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006.

Where is Lakshmi Katikaneni located?

Lakshmi Katikaneni practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Lakshmi Katikaneni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Lakshmi Katikaneni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakshmi Katikaneni is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lakshmi Katikaneni's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lakshmi Katikaneni reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). 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 Lakshmi Katikaneni's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lakshmi Katikaneni accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Lakshmi Katikaneni 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 Lakshmi Katikaneni was last updated on October 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.