Asit Pruthi, MD
NPI 1770580375 · Ophthalmology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asit Pruthi, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1770580375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770580375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A53056 (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
20 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
2,230 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 449 | $134 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 426 | $137 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 334 | $35 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 199 | $562 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 178 | $23 |
| Insertion of Drug Delivery Implant Into Tear Duct of Eye68841 | 152 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 169 | 136 |
| Latanoprost | 164 | 52 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 131 | 92 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 41 | 13 |
| Timolol Maleate | 36 | 14 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobradex | 30 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 28 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130Monterey, CA 93940-7842Phone: (831) 647-3900Fax: (831) 771-3966
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-28
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asit Pruthi's NPI number?
- Asit Pruthi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770580375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asit Pruthi's specialty?
- Asit Pruthi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asit Pruthi located?
- Asit Pruthi's practice location on file with NPPES is 622 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901-4315.
- What is Asit Pruthi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asit Pruthi is (831) 771-3900.
- Does Asit Pruthi accept Medicare?
- Asit Pruthi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asit Pruthi's NPI active?
- Yes — Asit Pruthi's NPI (1770580375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.