Rajiv Pulinthanathu, M.D
NPI 1255540670 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Livingston, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rajiv Pulinthanathu, M.D is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Livingston, NJ (NPI 1255540670).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255540670
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09241500 (NJ)
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
19 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
2,591 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 939 | $41 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 286 | $39 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 285 | $30 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 212 | $67 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 207 | $86 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 124 | $29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2014-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rajiv Pulinthanathu's NPI number?
- Rajiv Pulinthanathu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255540670, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rajiv Pulinthanathu's specialty?
- Rajiv Pulinthanathu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rajiv Pulinthanathu located?
- Rajiv Pulinthanathu's practice location on file with NPPES is 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039-5672.
- What is Rajiv Pulinthanathu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rajiv Pulinthanathu is (973) 322-5750.
- Does Rajiv Pulinthanathu accept Medicare?
- Rajiv Pulinthanathu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rajiv Pulinthanathu's NPI active?
- Yes — Rajiv Pulinthanathu's NPI (1255540670) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.