Santosh Dhungana, MD
NPI 1598324329 · Hospitalist Physician · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santosh Dhungana, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1598324329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598324329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2022-01310 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 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
307 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 | 216 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 63 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 22 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 18 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 15 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2 Hurley Plz Ste 2Flint, MI 48503-5903Phone: (810) 262-9000
- 2700 Wayne Memorial DrGoldsboro, NC 27534-9494Phone: (919) 587-4394Fax: (919) 587-2998
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-05
- Last updated
- 2024-03-05
- Certified
- 2024-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santosh Dhungana's NPI number?
- Santosh Dhungana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598324329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santosh Dhungana's specialty?
- Santosh Dhungana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santosh Dhungana located?
- Santosh Dhungana's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262-4331.
- What is Santosh Dhungana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santosh Dhungana is (336) 878-6000.
- Does Santosh Dhungana accept Medicare?
- Santosh Dhungana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santosh Dhungana's NPI active?
- Yes — Santosh Dhungana's NPI (1598324329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.