Diwakar Turaga, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1447505375 · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Diwakar Turaga, M.D., PH.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1447505375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447505375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2012018837 (MO)
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 tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- One Children'S Place3s34St. Louis, MO 63110Phone: (314) 454-6006Fax: (314) 454-4102
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-11-08
- Certified
- 2022-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diwakar Turaga's NPI number?
- Diwakar Turaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447505375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diwakar Turaga's specialty?
- Diwakar Turaga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Diwakar Turaga located?
- Diwakar Turaga's practice location on file with NPPES is 6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030-2351.
- What is Diwakar Turaga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diwakar Turaga is (832) 824-1000.
- Does Diwakar Turaga accept Medicare?
- Diwakar Turaga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Diwakar Turaga's NPI active?
- Yes — Diwakar Turaga's NPI (1447505375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.