Rakesh Tekulapally, MD
NPI 1164659793 · Hospitalist Physician · Lakewood, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Tekulapally, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lakewood, WA (NPI 1164659793).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164659793
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60342138 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
471 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 193 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 133 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 78 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 28 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 20 | — |
| Prednisone | 17 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 12 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 12 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-22
- Last updated
- 2024-09-27
- Certified
- 2024-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Tekulapally's NPI number?
- Rakesh Tekulapally's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164659793, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Tekulapally's specialty?
- Rakesh Tekulapally is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Tekulapally located?
- Rakesh Tekulapally's practice location on file with NPPES is 11315 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499-3004.
- What is Rakesh Tekulapally's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Tekulapally is (253) 426-6341.
- Does Rakesh Tekulapally accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Tekulapally is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Tekulapally's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Tekulapally's NPI (1164659793) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.