Dheeraj Puppala, M.D.
NPI 1396090551 · Hospitalist Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dheeraj Puppala, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1396090551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396090551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125062174 (IL)
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
13 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
1,343 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 | 597 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 354 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 235 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 108 | $163 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $123 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 50 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 43 | 30 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | 33 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dheeraj Puppala's NPI number?
- Dheeraj Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396090551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dheeraj Puppala's specialty?
- Dheeraj Puppala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dheeraj Puppala located?
- Dheeraj Puppala's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4810.
- What is Dheeraj Puppala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dheeraj Puppala is (803) 936-7372.
- Does Dheeraj Puppala accept Medicare?
- Dheeraj Puppala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dheeraj Puppala's NPI active?
- Yes — Dheeraj Puppala's NPI (1396090551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.