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SUJA PERAKATHU M.D.
NPI 1972897874
Family Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since June 08, 2011Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 7, 2027
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE B, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 622-3157(956) 622-3409 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Suja Perakathu M.d. NPPES

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

SUJA PERAKATHU M.D. (NPI 1972897874) is an individual family medicine provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0470) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She has opted out of Medicare through July 7, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972897874
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameSUJA PERAKATHUCredential: M.D.
Location Address597 W SESAME DR, SUITE BHarlingen, TX 78550-8364
Mailing Address597 W Sesame Dr Ste BHarlingen, TX 78550-8366 · (956) 423-3343 · Fax (956) 622-3409
Phone(956) 622-3157
Fax(956) 622-3409
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 2018
✔ NPI 1972897874 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P0470
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
597 W SESAME DR, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Suja Perakathu M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 7, 2021 through July 7, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 7, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 7, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims38 services$2.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

HARLINGEN SPINE & NEUROSURGICAL INSTITUTE
Specialist
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE D
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 425-3706
JOSE G DONES MD PA
Neurological Surgery
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE D
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 425-3706
JILL CHRISTIANSON COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE C
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 361-5800
LISA DIX-EMPERADOR MD PA
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
597 W SESAME DR, STE A
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 412-7503
DR. JOSE G. DONES VAZQUEZ M.D.
Neurological Surgery
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE D
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 425-3706
B B WALKER ANESTHESIA PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE D
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 425-3706
CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF HARLINGEN
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
597 W SESAME DR, STE A
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 425-5144
RAUL OCHOA MALDONADO DPM, PA
Podiatrist
597 W SESAME DR, SUITE G
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 365-3334

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 Suja Perakathu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Suja Perakathu is 1972897874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2011.

Where is Suja Perakathu located?

Suja Perakathu practices at 597 W Sesame Dr Suite B, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 622-3157.

What is Suja Perakathu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Suja Perakathu enrolled in Medicare?

No. Suja Perakathu has opted out of Medicare through July 7, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Suja Perakathu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Suja Perakathu 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 Suja Perakathu was last updated on January 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.