DR. LEELA CHOCKALINGAM MD
NPI 1972062792
Hospitalist in Aurora, CO

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
13001 E 17TH PL, AURORA, CO 80045(303) 724-1792 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2022, Mar 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Leela Chockalingam Md NPPES

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

DR. LEELA CHOCKALINGAM MD (NPI 1972062792) is an individual hospitalist provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (067935) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972062792
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEELA CHOCKALINGAMCredential: MD
Location Address13001 E 17TH PLAurora, CO 80045-2570
Mailing Address13001 E 17th PlAurora, CO 80045-2570 · (303) 724-1792
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 1, 2024
NPI 1972062792 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in CO · 067935 Licensed in IL · 036167088
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 067935 (CO)
13001 E 17TH PL, Aurora, CO 80045

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 112605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045-2545 · Phone (720) 848-0000
Location 2251 E Huron St Ste 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055 · Phone (312) 926-5924 · Fax (312) 926-6134

Accepted 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. Leela Chockalingam Md 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 ID5193059822
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240205002114
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
177 services84 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
159 services73 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
71 services70 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
13001 E 17TH PL, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GME
AURORA, CO 80045
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Psychologist (Clinical)
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045
Registered Nurse
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA, CO 80045

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 Leela Chockalingam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leela Chockalingam is 1972062792. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Where is Leela Chockalingam located?

Leela Chockalingam practices at 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (303) 724-1792.

What is Leela Chockalingam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Leela Chockalingam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leela Chockalingam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Leela Chockalingam accept?

Health plans from Medica list Leela Chockalingam 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.

Is Leela Chockalingam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leela Chockalingam is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leela Chockalingam was last updated on February 1, 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.