Puja Patel
NPI 1689162414 · Rheumatology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puja Patel is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1689162414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689162414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
416 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 151 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 142 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 94 | $232 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 29 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$232 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 101 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 94 | 26 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 86 | 19 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 12 |
| Allopurinol | 20 | — |
| Celecoxib | 17 | — |
| Folic Acid | 15 | — |
| Leflunomide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9500 Gilman DrLa Jolla, CA 92093-5004Phone: (858) 657-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-07-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puja Patel's NPI number?
- Puja Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689162414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puja Patel's specialty?
- Puja Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Puja Patel located?
- Puja Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Puja Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puja Patel is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Puja Patel accept Medicare?
- Puja Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puja Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Puja Patel's NPI (1689162414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.