Physician Profile
Palitha V. Kalpage, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kalpage
Palitha V. Kalpage, M.D. practices family medicine in Tucson, AZ. Medicare claims data shows Palitha provided 346 services to 311 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (520) 670-3909
- Email not available
Practice Locations
839 W CONGRESS STREES
Tucson, AZ 85745
1601 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
346 services · 311 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
179 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
37 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Palitha V. Kalpage specialize in?
Palitha V. Kalpage is a family doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Palitha V. Kalpage located?
Palitha V. Kalpage is listed at 839 W Congress Strees, Tucson, AZ 85745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Palitha V. Kalpage's phone number?
The number on file is (520) 670-3909. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Palitha V. Kalpage?
Palitha V. Kalpage's National Provider Identifier is 1386931483. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Palitha V. Kalpage train?
Palitha V. Kalpage attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Palitha V. Kalpage have?
Palitha V. Kalpage has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Palitha V. Kalpage do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Palitha V. Kalpage performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Palitha V. Kalpage's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Palitha V. Kalpage. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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