Quick answers
- Does Lakshmi Tegulapalle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lakshmi Tegulapalle 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 Lakshmi Tegulapalle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,922 Original Medicare patients and 3,965 services for Lakshmi Tegulapalle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lakshmi Tegulapalle's NPI number?
- 1659355824. 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 Lakshmi Tegulapalle, 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 | 1,922 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,965 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,405 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,267 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)269 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)259 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)247 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis51%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Lakshmi Tegulapalle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lakshmi Tegulapalle at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- California Hospital Medical Center LALos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050149
- Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian HospitalGlendora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050597
- Emanate Health Inter-Community HospitalCovina, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050382
Practice locations
Addresses where Lakshmi Tegulapalle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1115 S Sunset AveWest Covina, CA 91790 (877) 406‑2916
- 1300 N Vermont AveLos Angeles, CA 90027 (877) 406‑2916
- 1401 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015 (877) 406‑2916
- 210 W San Bernardino RdCovina, CA 91723 (877) 406‑2916
- 250 S Grand AveGlendora, CA 91741 (877) 406‑2916
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lakshmi Tegulapalle as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Menalam Health Services PC113 clinicians in the group
- Focus Medical Imaging84 clinicians in the group
- Bedford Breast Center Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in West Covina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Covina, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Menalam Health Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659355824 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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