Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mala Karunanayake, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Chico, CA

  • NPI 1609079425
  • MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
183 E 8Th Ave
Chico, CA 959262341
(530) 891-6244

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A101184

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609079425. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,014
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,487
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 533 261 $50
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 148 36 $35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 75 64 $45
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 39 38 $31
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 31 21 $89
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 27 20 $70
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 27 23 $13
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 27 16 $60
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 26 19 $12
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 23 23 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 217. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mala Karunanayake's medical specialty?
Dr. Mala Karunanayake practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Mala Karunanayake practice?
Dr. Mala Karunanayake practices at 183 E 8Th Ave, Chico, CA 959262341. Office phone: 5308916244.
What is Dr. Mala Karunanayake's NPI?
Dr. Mala Karunanayake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609079425, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Mala Karunanayake commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.