Pooja Budhiraja, M.D
NPI 1457555955 · Nephrology Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Budhiraja, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1457555955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457555955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41689 (AZ)
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
470 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 50 Minutes99233 | 216 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 169 | $173 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$173 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 106 | 54 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 56 | 37 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 44 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 25 |
| Carvedilol | 35 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | — |
| Famotidine | 19 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-11
- Last updated
- 2020-09-09
- Certified
- 2020-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Budhiraja's NPI number?
- Pooja Budhiraja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457555955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Budhiraja's specialty?
- Pooja Budhiraja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Budhiraja located?
- Pooja Budhiraja's practice location on file with NPPES is 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452.
- What is Pooja Budhiraja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Budhiraja is (480) 301-8000.
- Does Pooja Budhiraja accept Medicare?
- Pooja Budhiraja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Budhiraja's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Budhiraja's NPI (1457555955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.