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DR. RANI CHIKKANNA M.D.,
NPI 1982929972
Hospitalist in Lexington, KY

Active since April 01, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE ST, MN604, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6047(859) 257-3873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Rani Chikkanna M.d., NPPES

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

DR. RANI CHIKKANNA M.D., (NPI 1982929972) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (48975) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982929972
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RANI CHIKKANNACredential: M.D.,
Location AddressUK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE ST, MN604Lexington, KY 40536-0298
Mailing AddressUk Division Of Hospital Medicine, 800 Rose St, Mn604Lexington, KY 40536-0298 · (859) 323-6047 · Fax (859) 257-3873
Phone(859) 323-6047
Fax(859) 257-3873
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1982929972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 48975
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 48975 (KY)
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, Lexington, KY 40536
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rani Chikkanna M.d., 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 ID4284897091
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161011003067
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 3

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 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.
115 services38 patients
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.
62 services22 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
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.

MISS CELIA E. CASTELLANOS M. D.
Hospitalist
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE STREET, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
DR. JOHN ROMOND M.D.
Hospitalist
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
DR. JAMES A. TROY M.D.
Hospitalist
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE STREET, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
MR. JASON C GROTH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE STREET, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
VALERIE SLEETH PA
Physician Assistant
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE ST., MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
DR. PAULA D BAILEY MD
Hospitalist
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE STREET, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
CHRISTOPHER TODD CALLIHAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE STREET, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
DENISE N. FELDMAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
UK DIVISION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, 800 ROSE ST., MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047

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 Rani Chikkanna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rani Chikkanna is 1982929972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2010.

Where is Rani Chikkanna located?

Rani Chikkanna practices at Uk Division Of Hospital Medicine 800 Rose St, Mn604, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6047.

What is Rani Chikkanna's specialty?

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

Is Rani Chikkanna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rani Chikkanna 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 Rani Chikkanna accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Rani Chikkanna 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 Rani Chikkanna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rani Chikkanna is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rani Chikkanna was last updated on August 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.