Quick answers
- Does Lakshmi L. Marella accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lakshmi L. Marella 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 L. Marella see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 329 Original Medicare patients and 2,345 services for Lakshmi L. Marella. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lakshmi L. Marella's NPI number?
- 1801184759. 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 L. Marella, 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,345 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)841 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)432 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)215 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)204 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)119 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes40%
- Arthritis38%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lakshmi L. Marella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24035 Three Notch RdHollywood, MD 20636 (301) 373‑7900
- 950 E Swann Creek RdFort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 292‑7270
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lakshmi L. Marella as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MedStar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC245 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hollywood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hollywood, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801184759 |
| 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