Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Lakewood, WA

  • NPI 1164659793
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11315 Bridgeport Way Sw
Lakewood, WA 984993004
(253) 426-6341
fax (253) 426-6344

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 27, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD60342138
Medicaid
WA #2033015

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164659793. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
652
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$68,970
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 290 128 $118
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 201 101 $78
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 84 83 $114
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 40 39 $80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 37 37 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
142
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$6,004
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 0 $174
Furosemide Generic 21 11 $151
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 21 11 $269
Cefdinir Generic 15 15 $267
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $186
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole Di-Hcl) Brand 13 0 $288
Prednisone Generic 13 13 $63
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $4,459
Potassium Chloride Generic 12 0 $148

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally's medical specialty?
Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally practices Hospitalist Physician in Lakewood, WA.
Where does Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally practice?
Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally practices at 11315 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 984993004. Office phone: 2534266341.
What is Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally's NPI?
Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164659793, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rakesh Tekulapally commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.