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DR. CLAIRE KATHRYN ANKUDA MD
NPI 1972858850
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lebanon, NH

Active since July 17, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH 03756(603) 650-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2026, Feb 12, 2020, Sep 30, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Claire Kathryn Ankuda Md NPPES

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

DR. CLAIRE KATHRYN ANKUDA MD (NPI 1972858850) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Lebanon, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (38830) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972858850
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLAIRE KATHRYN ANKUDACredential: MD
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRLebanon, NH 03756-1000
Mailing AddressPo Box 810Hanover, NH 03755-0810
Phone(603) 650-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1972858850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NH · 38830✔ Licensed in NY · 288927
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 4301106647 (MI)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH 03756
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid05285896NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Claire Kathryn Ankuda 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 ID2567787468
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260112002618
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300003
Location1 Medical Center DriveLebanon, NH 03756 · Grafton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MRS. JANICE M BRENNAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATION MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 560-5000
MS. SHELLEY GRACE BENSON R.PH.
Pharmacist (Oncology)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5417
ELIAS LOUKAS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC SECTION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8380
SARAH S SEO MD
Otolaryngology
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, OTOLARYNGOLOGY
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8123
DR. SRINIVAS J. IVATURY MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COLON & RECTAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8113
TIMOTHY EARLEY D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (201) 694-0663
HANNAH ELIZABETH FOOTE BENSIMHON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5000
EMILE JOSEPH HASAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5000

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 Claire Ankuda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claire Ankuda is 1972858850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Where is Claire Ankuda located?

Claire Ankuda practices at 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756. The listed phone number is (603) 650-5000.

What is Claire Ankuda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Claire Ankuda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claire Ankuda 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.

Is Claire Ankuda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Claire Ankuda is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claire Ankuda was last updated on January 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.