Santhi Penmetsa, MD
NPI 1528148947 · Rheumatology Physician · Midlothian, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santhi Penmetsa, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Midlothian, TX (NPI 1528148947).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528148947
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K9634 (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 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
216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 22 | $211 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$211 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 189 | 64 |
| Prednisone | 178 | 70 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 156 | 51 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 50 | — |
| Leflunomide | 49 | 20 |
| Folic Acid | 46 | 14 |
| Sulfasalazine | 27 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2024-05-05
- Certified
- 2024-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santhi Penmetsa's NPI number?
- Santhi Penmetsa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528148947, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santhi Penmetsa's specialty?
- Santhi Penmetsa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santhi Penmetsa located?
- Santhi Penmetsa's practice location on file with NPPES is 423 E Main St, Midlothian, TX 76065-3345.
- What is Santhi Penmetsa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santhi Penmetsa is (972) 972-4443.
- Does Santhi Penmetsa accept Medicare?
- Santhi Penmetsa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santhi Penmetsa's NPI active?
- Yes — Santhi Penmetsa's NPI (1528148947) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.