Raja Paladugu, M.D.
NPI 1972570232 · Hospitalist Physician · North Wilkesboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raja Paladugu, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in North Wilkesboro, NC (NPI 1972570232).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972570232
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19254 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
393 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 293 | $162 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 32 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 25 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 19 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (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 (1)
- 701 Grove Rd Fl 5Greenville, SC 29605-4210Phone: (864) 455-4411Fax: (864) 455-4480
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-07
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raja Paladugu's NPI number?
- Raja Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972570232, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raja Paladugu's specialty?
- Raja Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raja Paladugu located?
- Raja Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3506.
- What is Raja Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raja Paladugu is (336) 651-8100.
- Does Raja Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Raja Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raja Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Raja Paladugu's NPI (1972570232) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.