Praveen Govender, MD
NPI 1588811335 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praveen Govender, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1588811335).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588811335
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 251164 (MA)
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
17 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
184 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 97 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 29 | $186 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $102 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 21 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 14 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$190 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 69 | 20 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 59 | 16 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 48 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 42 | 11 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 31 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 27 | — |
| Dupilumab |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-23
- Last updated
- 2017-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praveen Govender's NPI number?
- Praveen Govender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588811335, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praveen Govender's specialty?
- Praveen Govender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praveen Govender located?
- Praveen Govender's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118-2526.
- What is Praveen Govender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praveen Govender is (617) 638-7480.
- Does Praveen Govender accept Medicare?
- Praveen Govender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praveen Govender's NPI active?
- Yes — Praveen Govender's NPI (1588811335) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.