Quick answers
- Does Romy J. Thekkekara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Romy J. Thekkekara 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 Romy J. Thekkekara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 442 services for Romy J. Thekkekara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Romy J. Thekkekara's NPI number?
- 1770915605. 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 Romy J. Thekkekara, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 442 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)153 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)22 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)18 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 blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol62%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Heart failure28%
Hospitals where Romy J. Thekkekara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Romy J. Thekkekara 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.
- Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240019
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240002
- Spooner Health SystemSpooner, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521332
- St Marys Hospital SuperiorSuperior, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521329
- Tamarack Health Hayward Medical CenterHayward, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521336
Practice locations
Addresses where Romy J. Thekkekara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1180 Chandler DrSpooner, WI 54801 (715) 635‑2151
- 1600 Miller Trunk HwyDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 786‑5360
- 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Bldg CDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 786‑5360
- 400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 786‑8364
- 819 Ash StSpooner, WI 54801 (715) 635‑5303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Romy J. Thekkekara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center382 clinicians in the group
- St Marys Hospital of Superior95 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Wisconsin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Duluth Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770915605 |
| 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