Hema Arikala, MD
NPI 1457974164 · Hospitalist Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hema Arikala, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1457974164).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457974164
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD481303 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
491 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 50 Minutes99233 | 190 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 181 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 60 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 20 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$164 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 11 Prescott CtBasking Ridge, NJ 07920-2951Phone: (732) 910-5565
- 1250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298-5051Phone: (804) 828-8786
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-28
- Last updated
- 2023-10-12
- Certified
- 2023-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hema Arikala's NPI number?
- Hema Arikala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457974164, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hema Arikala's specialty?
- Hema Arikala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hema Arikala located?
- Hema Arikala's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Hema Arikala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hema Arikala is (717) 531-8521.
- Does Hema Arikala accept Medicare?
- Hema Arikala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hema Arikala's NPI active?
- Yes — Hema Arikala's NPI (1457974164) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.