Rupa Puttappa, MD
NPI 1205910601 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Humble, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rupa Puttappa, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Humble, TX (NPI 1205910601).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205910601
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M5450 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
66 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 35 | $113 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 20 | $14 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$125 (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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 731 | 171 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 454 | 146 |
| Carvedilol | 412 | 130 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 407 | 133 |
| Furosemide | 377 | 147 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 366 | 129 |
| Losartan Potassium | 357 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487Phone: (713) 442-1700
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
- 106 Vision Park BlvdShenandoah, TX 77384-3000Phone: (713) 442-1800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2021-06-15
- Certified
- 2021-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rupa Puttappa's NPI number?
- Rupa Puttappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205910601, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rupa Puttappa's specialty?
- Rupa Puttappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rupa Puttappa located?
- Rupa Puttappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 8233 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Humble, TX 77396-2922.
- What is Rupa Puttappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rupa Puttappa is (713) 442-2000.
- Does Rupa Puttappa accept Medicare?
- Rupa Puttappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rupa Puttappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Rupa Puttappa's NPI (1205910601) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.