Poongodi Chandrasekaran, MD
NPI 1558672188 · Internal Medicine Physician · Salem, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Poongodi Chandrasekaran, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Salem, MA (NPI 1558672188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558672188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 255141 (MA)
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
15 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
1,204 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 | 427 | $129 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 171 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $91 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 87 | $10 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 73 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 382 | 112 |
| Lisinopril | 297 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 291 | 82 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 213 | 62 |
| Omeprazole | 205 | 63 |
| Simvastatin | 161 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-29
- Last updated
- 2015-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poongodi Chandrasekaran's NPI number?
- Poongodi Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558672188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Poongodi Chandrasekaran's specialty?
- Poongodi Chandrasekaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Poongodi Chandrasekaran located?
- Poongodi Chandrasekaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 331 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970-7006.
- What is Poongodi Chandrasekaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Poongodi Chandrasekaran is (978) 745-1200.
- Does Poongodi Chandrasekaran accept Medicare?
- Poongodi Chandrasekaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Poongodi Chandrasekaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Poongodi Chandrasekaran's NPI (1558672188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.