Santhosh Cheela, MD
NPI 1730169632 · Gastroenterology Physician · Old Bridge, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santhosh Cheela, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Old Bridge, NJ (NPI 1730169632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730169632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA53855 (NJ)
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
20 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
1,206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 372 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 247 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 79 | $52 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 68 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $182 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 451 | 219 |
| Sucralfate | 151 | 56 |
| Famotidine | 99 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 96 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 90 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$798 across 36 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
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2009-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santhosh Cheela's NPI number?
- Santhosh Cheela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730169632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santhosh Cheela's specialty?
- Santhosh Cheela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santhosh Cheela located?
- Santhosh Cheela's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Perrine Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2842.
- What is Santhosh Cheela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santhosh Cheela is (732) 525-0200.
- Does Santhosh Cheela accept Medicare?
- Santhosh Cheela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santhosh Cheela's NPI active?
- Yes — Santhosh Cheela's NPI (1730169632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.