Madhu Paladugu, MD
NPI 1659532596 · Hospitalist Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Madhu Paladugu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1659532596).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659532596
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08960100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
669 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 427 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 106 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 70 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 52 | $159 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 14 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$159 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 40 | 40 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | 25 |
| Famotidine | 19 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 18 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 2nd AveMonmouth Medical CenterLong Branch, NJ 07740-6303Phone: (732) 923-6537Fax: (732) 923-6536
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-07-14
- Certified
- 2022-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Madhu Paladugu's NPI number?
- Madhu Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659532596, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Madhu Paladugu's specialty?
- Madhu Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Madhu Paladugu located?
- Madhu Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577-4407.
- What is Madhu Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Madhu Paladugu is (919) 938-7189.
- Does Madhu Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Madhu Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Madhu Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Madhu Paladugu's NPI (1659532596) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.