Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Diwakar Turaga, MD, PHD

Individual provider Pediatrics Physician · NPI 1447505375

Dr. Diwakar Turaga, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Medicine in Houston, Texas. Qualified in 2012, 14 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and works from 2 locations. Licensed in Missouri and Texas.

Years since qualifying
14
Licensed in
MO, TX
In the registry since
2012
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

6651 Main St
Houston, TX 77030-2351
Phone: (832) 824-1000
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • One Children'S Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 — (314) 454-6006

Specialties & licences

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2080P0203X · Licence S2687 (TX)
Pediatrics Physician Taxonomy 208000000X · Licence 2012018837 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1447505375
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 17, 2012
Last updated in NPPESNovember 8, 2022
Certification dateNovember 8, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Also practisesCRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2012 (14 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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