Swathy Puthalapattu, MD
NPI 1447443486 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Swathy Puthalapattu, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1447443486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447443486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q0155 (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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 86 | 35 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 43 | 12 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 31 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 19 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | — |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,000 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 (1)
- 839 W Congress StTucson, AZ 85745-2819Phone: (520) 670-3909Fax: (520) 309-2560
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-23
- Last updated
- 2025-08-15
- Certified
- 2025-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swathy Puthalapattu's NPI number?
- Swathy Puthalapattu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447443486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Swathy Puthalapattu's specialty?
- Swathy Puthalapattu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Swathy Puthalapattu located?
- Swathy Puthalapattu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723-4524.
- What is Swathy Puthalapattu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Swathy Puthalapattu is (785) 224-3194.
- Does Swathy Puthalapattu accept Medicare?
- Swathy Puthalapattu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Swathy Puthalapattu's NPI active?
- Yes — Swathy Puthalapattu's NPI (1447443486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.