Chethan Puttarajappa, MD,MS
NPI 1235329202 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chethan Puttarajappa, MD,MS is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1235329202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235329202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD447874 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
96 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 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $89 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 17 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$89 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-26
- Last updated
- 2021-06-10
- Certified
- 2021-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chethan Puttarajappa's NPI number?
- Chethan Puttarajappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235329202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chethan Puttarajappa's specialty?
- Chethan Puttarajappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chethan Puttarajappa located?
- Chethan Puttarajappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236.
- What is Chethan Puttarajappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chethan Puttarajappa is (412) 647-5800.
- Does Chethan Puttarajappa accept Medicare?
- Chethan Puttarajappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chethan Puttarajappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Chethan Puttarajappa's NPI (1235329202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.