Susmita Paladugu, M.D
NPI 1538392113 · Hospitalist Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susmita Paladugu, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1538392113).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538392113
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD446367 (PA)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
804 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 | 316 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 307 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 155 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 22 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 21 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 14 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 6th Ave and Spruce StreetWest Reading, PA 19611-1428Phone: (610) 988-5455
- 420 S 5th AveWest Reading, PA 19611-2143Phone: (484) 628-5455
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-06
- Certified
- 2024-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susmita Paladugu's NPI number?
- Susmita Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538392113, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susmita Paladugu's specialty?
- Susmita Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Susmita Paladugu located?
- Susmita Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7300.
- What is Susmita Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susmita Paladugu is (484) 884-9677.
- Does Susmita Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Susmita Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susmita Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Susmita Paladugu's NPI (1538392113) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.