Punitha Krishnasamy, PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC
NPI 1447731112 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Punitha Krishnasamy, PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1447731112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447731112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP138242 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
48 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 48 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$12 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 71 | 29 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 60 | 24 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 56 | 12 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 49 | 18 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 | 18 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 36 | 12 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,500 across 42 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 (2)
- 3733 S Port AveCorpus Christi, TX 78415-4532Phone: (361) 886-1093
- 1546 S Brownlee BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78404-3142Phone: (361) 886-6970
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-08-22
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31
- Certified
- 2026-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Punitha Krishnasamy's NPI number?
- Punitha Krishnasamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447731112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Punitha Krishnasamy's specialty?
- Punitha Krishnasamy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Punitha Krishnasamy located?
- Punitha Krishnasamy's practice location on file with NPPES is 4444 Corona Dr Ste 108, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4321.
- What is Punitha Krishnasamy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Punitha Krishnasamy is (361) 266-5189.
- Does Punitha Krishnasamy accept Medicare?
- Punitha Krishnasamy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Punitha Krishnasamy's NPI active?
- Yes — Punitha Krishnasamy's NPI (1447731112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.