Active NPI 1417148677 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mathai Mathew Chalunkal , MD, MRCP(UK)

Internal Medicine • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mathai Chalunkal, MD, MRCP(UK) is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1986, Dr. Chalunkal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.

Dr. Chalunkal is affiliated with St Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 6109544644

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Homestar Medical Equipment & Infusion Services Facility NPI 1134197874

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +21.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chalunkal (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	243	113	$143.88	$77.97
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	76	75	$212.37	$112.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	62	59	$409.52	$171.37
G2211 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	48	34	$35.63	$16.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	34	$219.14	$123.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$149.50	$84.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	186	91	$139.98	$77.69
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	66	$396.76	$168.42
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	67	67	$207.31	$111.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	31	$212.20	$123.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	21	$144.60	$81.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	276	141	$135.64	$70.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	73	$386.39	$195.78
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	59	56	$200.54	$103.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$140.87	$87.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	20	$207.78	$125.99
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$352.57	$175.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	200	88	$132.74	$71.14
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	50	50	$196.40	$105.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	38	$375.79	$198.09
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	20	20	$340.50	$179.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	12	$202.82	$128.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$137.94	$88.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	231	97	$129.20	$72.82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	61	61	$191.05	$107.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	40	$364.68	$203.57
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$332.63	$176.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	447	196	$123.93	$72.68
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	123	118	$183.37	$105.54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	90	89	$351.60	$200.73
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	20	20	$320.95	$185.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$253.12	$137.39
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	16	12	$177.38	$103.81
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$135.67	$72.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	864	326	$118.54	$71.80
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	220	212	$175.35	$105.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	106	105	$338.02	$200.29
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	24	$168.56	$100.57
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	23	23	$194.52	$52.09
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	18	18	$130.00	$71.91
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$307.60	$183.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$242.27	$125.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	1,020	400	$115.00	$71.14
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	255	241	$170.00	$104.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	145	141	$325.00	$199.98
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	45	35	$165.00	$102.67
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	31	31	$125.00	$71.68
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	21	21	$295.00	$177.43
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	16	16	$150.00	$90.42
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	13	12	$190.00	$53.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-19

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD434984

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License PA MD 434984

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

2403 Butler St, Easton, PA 180425302

Phone: 4848225205

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 19, 2024

Hospitalist (License #MD 434984 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active August 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2008

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109544644)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2008

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 6109544644)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 04, 2008

Recorded as MATHAI CHALUNKAL, MD, MRCP(UK)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #MT 185498 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417148677

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 05, 2007

Last Update: August 19, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Phone: 6109544644

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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