Lalitha Ananth, MD
NPI 1679597033 · Rheumatology Physician · Huntington Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lalitha Ananth, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Huntington Beach, CA (NPI 1679597033).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679597033
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A40291 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 124 | $15 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 35 | $79 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 28 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$79 (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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tofacitinib Citratebrand: Xeljanz Xr | 208 | 33 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq | 193 | 37 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 183 | 66 |
| Lidocaine | 175 | 43 |
| Denosumabbrand: Prolia | 125 | 85 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 120 | 30 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 88 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,596 across 81 records (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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2019-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lalitha Ananth's NPI number?
- Lalitha Ananth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679597033, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lalitha Ananth's specialty?
- Lalitha Ananth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lalitha Ananth located?
- Lalitha Ananth's practice location on file with NPPES is 17822 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-7509.
- What is Lalitha Ananth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lalitha Ananth is (714) 549-4081.
- Does Lalitha Ananth accept Medicare?
- Lalitha Ananth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lalitha Ananth's NPI active?
- Yes — Lalitha Ananth's NPI (1679597033) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.