Prakash Thapa
NPI 1831517077 · Internal Medicine Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prakash Thapa is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1831517077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831517077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q8162 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
787 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 491 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 159 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 53 | $163 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 24 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 24 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 18 |
| Cefdinir | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7000 N Mopac, Suite 420Austin, TX 78731Phone: (512) 482-0045
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prakash Thapa's NPI number?
- Prakash Thapa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831517077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prakash Thapa's specialty?
- Prakash Thapa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prakash Thapa located?
- Prakash Thapa's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8897.
- What is Prakash Thapa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prakash Thapa is (125) 421-5948.
- Does Prakash Thapa accept Medicare?
- Prakash Thapa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prakash Thapa's NPI active?
- Yes — Prakash Thapa's NPI (1831517077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.