Nirmala Tumarada, M.D
NPI 1184060923 · Neurology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirmala Tumarada, M.D is a Neurology Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1184060923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184060923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
595 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 247 | $162 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 161 | $74 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 70 Minutes Or More Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0427 | 111 | $175 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 53 | $52 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Complex, Physicians Typically Spend 35 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0408 | 23 | $98 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$175 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 190 | 62 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 126 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 115 | 38 |
| Primidone | 86 | 28 |
| Levetiracetam | 84 | 26 |
| Topiramate | 74 | 21 |
| Pregabalin | 71 | 24 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 28 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-20
- Last updated
- 2024-04-19
- Certified
- 2024-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirmala Tumarada's NPI number?
- Nirmala Tumarada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184060923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirmala Tumarada's specialty?
- Nirmala Tumarada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirmala Tumarada located?
- Nirmala Tumarada's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5728.
- What is Nirmala Tumarada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirmala Tumarada is (337) 433-0762.
- Does Nirmala Tumarada accept Medicare?
- Nirmala Tumarada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirmala Tumarada's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirmala Tumarada's NPI (1184060923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.