Anthony Puthumana, MD
NPI 1164955266 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anthony Puthumana, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1164955266).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164955266
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T0319 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
41 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 30 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 11 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $109–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 25 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 23 | 12 |
| Metformin Hcl | 22 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1 Baylor PlzBaylor College of MedicineHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-0104
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-10-21
- Certified
- 2022-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anthony Puthumana's NPI number?
- Anthony Puthumana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164955266, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anthony Puthumana's specialty?
- Anthony Puthumana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anthony Puthumana located?
- Anthony Puthumana's practice location on file with NPPES is 7200 Cambridge St Fl 10, Houston, TX 77030-4202.
- What is Anthony Puthumana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anthony Puthumana is (713) 798-1750.
- Does Anthony Puthumana accept Medicare?
- Anthony Puthumana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anthony Puthumana's NPI active?
- Yes — Anthony Puthumana's NPI (1164955266) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.