Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Augustine Mekkam, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Richmond, CA
- NPI 1417032186
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
901 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 948013143
(510) 307-1500 - Mailing address
-
1800 Harrison St Fl 7
Oakland, CA 946123466
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 13, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G77245
- Medicaid
- CA #00G772450
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417032186. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
69
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,604
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 43 | 16 | $84 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 14 | 14 | $138 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 12 | 12 | $87 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Richmond Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
224
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$12,798
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 38 | 20 | $448 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 33 | 12 | $289 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $175 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 18 | 11 | $202 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 16 | 0 | $163 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $247 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $272 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 13 | 0 | $114 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 13 | 13 | $249 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 13 | 13 | $127 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Augustine Mekkam's medical specialty?
Dr. Augustine Mekkam practices Hospitalist Physician in Richmond, CA.
Where does Dr. Augustine Mekkam practice?
Dr. Augustine Mekkam practices at 901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 948013143. Office phone: 5103071500.
What is Dr. Augustine Mekkam's NPI?
Dr. Augustine Mekkam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417032186, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Augustine Mekkam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Augustine Mekkam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Augustine Mekkam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.