Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, M.D.
NPI 1588629539 · Pediatric Pulmonology Physician · Danville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, M.D. is a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician provider in Danville, PA (NPI 1588629539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588629539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Pulmonology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD427176 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2020-07-10
- Certified
- 2020-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's NPI number?
- Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588629539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's specialty?
- Vasanthi Pugazhendhi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Pulmonology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasanthi Pugazhendhi located?
- Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-1339.
- What is Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasanthi Pugazhendhi is (570) 271-6266.
- Does Vasanthi Pugazhendhi accept Medicare?
- Vasanthi Pugazhendhi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasanthi Pugazhendhi's NPI (1588629539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.