ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD
NPI 1013992585
Internal Medicine in Germantown, TN

NPI Status: Active since December 07, 2005

Contact Information

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN
ZIP 38138
Phone: (901) 516-1290
Fax: (901) 516-1220

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 30
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ZULEKHA KATHAWALA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Zulekha Kathawala, an internist established in Germantown, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 30 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013992585 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 28849 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1013992585
Provider Name
ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7691 POPLAR AVE GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Location Phone
(901) 516-1290
Location Fax
(901) 516-1220
Mailing Address
1211 UNION AVE STE 330 MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Mailing Phone
(901) 842-1487
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1996
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-07-2005
Last Update Date
04-03-2024
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An internist like Zulekha Kathawala is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
28849
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208M00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalist

28849 (TN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueCross B07S HSA - EPO
  • BlueCross B15S $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross B17S $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � + Adult Dental - EPO
  • BlueCross G06S $35 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S25S $55 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S27S $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S29S $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Bronze 4 - HMO
  • Bronze 8 - HMO
  • Gold 1 - HMO
  • Gold 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
  • Gold 12 - HMO
  • Gold 8 - HMO
  • Gold 8 with Rx Copay - HMO
  • Silver 1 - HMO
  • Silver 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
  • Silver 1 with Rx Copay and Adult Vision Services - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00710618OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
4198235OTHER (01)BLUECROSS BLUE SHIELD
1513249MEDICAID (05)TN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Zulekha Kathawala is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Zulekha Kathawala is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375533946

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101214000098

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress (HCPCS:E0261)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 295 times for 130 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 463 times for 202 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 136 times for 132 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 164 times for 157 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.45 for a new patient copayment and $23.4 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 38138 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $121.8
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.45
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.6
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Zulekha Kathawala is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS1265 UNION AVE SUITE 700
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
(901) 516-8274Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1013992585
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
20231894516
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 65
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 65 = 55

The NPI number 1013992585 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1700886926DR. ROBERT NEAL RAYDER MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE ATTN: EMERGENCY ROOM
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 268-7400
1316948375DR. GILBERT E HERREN MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1861493835DR. ASHWINI K JHA MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1396746269DR. TRIPP A DARGIE MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1235130097DR. TIMOTHY E LONG MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1124029970DR. CASSANDRA D HOWARD MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1689675399DR. TONY L WRIGHT MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1972595189DR. WILLIAM A SMITH JR. MD
Individual
Emergency Medicine7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1740242676DR. DIANE LYNN WOODALL MD
Individual
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6790
1194866186 CHRISTA BURKES SMITH RN, MSN, NNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6418
1679615454MRS. GAYLA GATEWOOD KAYE MSN, NNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)7691 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38138
(901) 516-5407
1598981268MS. JOY CAROLINE GRIBBLE RN, ACNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6964
1124240841MS. MARY A STAVROPOULOS APN-BC
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 229-6665
1457569220MRS. HELEN BEDFORD MITCHELL FNP, BC
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6964
1801098876DR. PAUL MICHAEL DOUTHITT M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6838
1184807422MS. LYNDA MARIE PANARO NNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-5407
1710142542MRS. STACY RACHELLE PRITCHARD PT
Individual
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6925
1639496896 LEE ANN STEARNES FNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1700155587METHODIST LE BONHEUR HEALTHCARE
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6970
1851354468DR. MARTIN BRUCE JENKINS M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)7691 POPLAR AVE PAVILLION #3213
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
(901) 516-6433

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013992585, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on December 07, 2005

The provider is located at 7691 Poplar Ave Germantown, Tn 38138 and the phone number is (901) 516-1290

The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X

The provider has more than 30 years of experience.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Molina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $121.8 with an average copayment of $30.45 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $93.6 and an average copayment of 23.4. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less, Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes and Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on December 07, 2005. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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