Active NPI 1982016242 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Geena Tomy Arackal , NP

Nurse Practitioner • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Geena Arackal, NP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2012, Geena Arackal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Geena Arackal is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Telephone 7137926161

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1174582050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +2.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.9 Yrs

State Avg: 9.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

800 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arackal (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (11.9 Years) 11.9 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
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	43	36	$976.98	$86.88
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	40	39	$1948.00	$70.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	37	37	$156.08	$11.41
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	23	22	$528.39	$54.58
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	15	14	$254.93	$23.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	39	34	$947.54	$89.77
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	26	25	$1948.00	$72.67
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	26	26	$508.15	$54.80
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	15	$148.80	$12.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	37	37	$1895.30	$73.63
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	37	37	$143.78	$11.99
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	24	21	$487.33	$51.93
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	22	22	$1666.00	$166.55
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	22	20	$911.09	$92.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	48	48	$1834.33	$74.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	46	46	$139.07	$12.16
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	16	16	$477.63	$54.13
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	16	16	$1614.50	$167.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	40	39	$133.63	$12.54
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	40	39	$1767.15	$75.30
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	21	21	$456.33	$55.53
36580 Replacement of central venous catheter	16	16	$1180.00	$59.49
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	14	14	$1556.00	$168.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	30	30	$1707.00	$75.66
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	25	25	$129.00	$12.69
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	21	21	$438.05	$68.82
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	18	18	$1479.89	$169.17
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	13	12	$814.69	$96.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	40	38	$154.69	$63.20
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	36	36	$192.00	$63.21
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	21	21	$435.00	$68.46
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	20	$1687.00	$85.89
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	20	20	$1477.00	$167.44
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	15	15	$325.00	$117.51
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	14	13	$808.00	$95.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	51	49	$192.00	$61.17
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	28	28	$1687.00	$105.74
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	21	21	$153.00	$60.12
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	17	17	$86.00	$34.36
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	17	16	$808.00	$95.72
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	13	13	$1477.00	$167.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-03

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX AP122181

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

335522403( MDACC) (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009

Phone: 7135925433

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1003046822

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bryan Guillory , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1003102674

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. January Tsai , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003121237

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sunyoung Lee , MD

Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

NPI 1003159054

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Futrell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003193350

Physician Assistant (Certified)

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) May 03, 2024

Nurse Practitioner (License #AP122181 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active June 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2015

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 16, 2015

Recorded as GEENA ARACKAL, NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2015

Nurse Practitioner (License #657806 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982016242

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 21, 2014

Last Update: May 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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