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MURALIDHARAN R BASKER MD
NPI 1972543650
Surgery in Colonial Heights, VA

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16021 KAIROS ROAD, SUITE A, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834(804) 415-8966(804) 451-1852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Muralidharan R Basker Md NPPES

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

MURALIDHARAN R BASKER MD (NPI 1972543650) is an individual surgery provider in Colonial Heights, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101242053) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John Randolph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972543650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMURALIDHARAN R BASKERCredential: MD
Location Address16021 KAIROS ROAD, SUITE AColonial Heights, VA 23834-5205
Mailing Address11525 Sinker Creek DrChester, VA 23836-5427 · (804) 731-9367
Phone(804) 415-8966
Fax(804) 451-1852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2015
✔ NPI 1972543650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101242053
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
16021 KAIROS ROAD, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINVV17899909VA
Medicare PIN9909VA
Other1891088449VA · Group Npi

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Muralidharan R Basker 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 ID6709899008
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080116000480
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 Muralidharan Basker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Virginia Surgical Care Center PC
Same address
Surgery
16021 KAIROS RD, SUITE A
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
NPI 1891088449 (804) 931-7720

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
282 services67 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
84 services79 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.
56 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
25 services21 patients
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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

John Randolph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hopewell, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490020
Location411 West Randolph RoadHopewell, VA 23860 · Hopewell City County
Emergency services

Bon Secours Southside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Petersburg, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490067
Location200 Medical Park BoulevardPetersburg, VA 23805 · Petersburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23834 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
97%294 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
89%452 patients2/55-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.
58%712 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
64%712 patients3/55-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…
0%712 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.
27%712 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 7

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

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers11 claims920 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6402
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers14 claims1,330 services$0.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier11 claims672 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
1 supplier33 claims411 services$11.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix B4197
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
1 supplier34 claims233 services$279.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
1 supplier34 claims233 services$8.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Muralidharan Basker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muralidharan Basker is 1972543650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Muralidharan Basker located?

Muralidharan Basker practices at 16021 Kairos Road Suite A, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The listed phone number is (804) 415-8966.

What is Muralidharan Basker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Muralidharan Basker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muralidharan Basker 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Muralidharan Basker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Muralidharan Basker reassigns Medicare benefits to Virginia Surgical Care Center PC (Colonial Heights, VA). 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 Muralidharan Basker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Muralidharan Basker accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Muralidharan Basker 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 Muralidharan Basker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Muralidharan Basker is affiliated with John Randolph Medical Center and Bon Secours Southside Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muralidharan Basker was last updated on November 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.