Quick answers
- Does Lalana Babugowda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lalana Babugowda accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lalana Babugowda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 99 services for Lalana Babugowda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lalana Babugowda's NPI number?
- 1366463390. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lalana Babugowda, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 99 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)20 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis64%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lalana Babugowda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1345 W Bay Dr, 202 Optum LargoLargo, FL 33770 (727) 559‑0895
- 2122 US-19 Alt B, Optum Palm HarborPalm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 942‑8900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lalana Babugowda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optumcare Florida, LLC272 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Largo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Largo, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optumcare Florida, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366463390 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians