Puja Elias, M.D.
NPI 1780824755 · Gastroenterology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puja Elias, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1780824755).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780824755
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL31655 (SC)
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
17 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
734 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 159 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $118 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 52 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $154 |
| Destruction of Polyp Or Growth of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43270 | 45 | $192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 100 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 92 | 26 |
| Famotidine | 75 | 26 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 59 | 58 |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 58 | 15 |
| Prucalopride Succinatebrand: Motegrity | 37 | 12 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-03
- Last updated
- 2012-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puja Elias's NPI number?
- Puja Elias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780824755, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puja Elias's specialty?
- Puja Elias is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Puja Elias located?
- Puja Elias's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Courtenay Dr, Charleston, SC 29425-8911.
- What is Puja Elias's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puja Elias is (843) 876-4701.
- Does Puja Elias accept Medicare?
- Puja Elias is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puja Elias's NPI active?
- Yes — Puja Elias's NPI (1780824755) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.