Punit Wadhwa, MD
NPI 1558376996 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · St Louis Park, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Punit Wadhwa, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in St Louis Park, MN (NPI 1558376996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558376996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-079531 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,661 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 493 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 177 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 147 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 119 | $171 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 152 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 88 | 21 |
| Dexamethasone | 67 | 23 |
| Hydroxyurea | 57 | 17 |
| Letrozole | 54 | 22 |
| Palbociclibbrand: Ibrance | 51 | — |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 51 | 39 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 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)
- 1 Veterans DrVa Medical Center, 111eMinneapolis, MN 55417-2309Phone: (612) 467-4134Fax: (612) 725-2149
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2021-07-16
- Certified
- 2021-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Punit Wadhwa's NPI number?
- Punit Wadhwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558376996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Punit Wadhwa's specialty?
- Punit Wadhwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Punit Wadhwa located?
- Punit Wadhwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 3931 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426-5000.
- What is Punit Wadhwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Punit Wadhwa is (952) 993-3248.
- Does Punit Wadhwa accept Medicare?
- Punit Wadhwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Punit Wadhwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Punit Wadhwa's NPI (1558376996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.