Shaji Puthuvel, M.D.
NPI 1780872481 · Psychiatry Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shaji Puthuvel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1780872481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780872481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 76419 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
129 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $125 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 58 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$125 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 65 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 46 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 43 |
| Lamotrigine | 37 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 35 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 35 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 33 |
| Mirtazapine | 27 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-09
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25
- Certified
- 2026-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shaji Puthuvel's NPI number?
- Shaji Puthuvel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780872481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shaji Puthuvel's specialty?
- Shaji Puthuvel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shaji Puthuvel located?
- Shaji Puthuvel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1899 Powers Ferry Rd Se Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30339-5620.
- What is Shaji Puthuvel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shaji Puthuvel is (678) 831-0608.
- Does Shaji Puthuvel accept Medicare?
- Shaji Puthuvel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shaji Puthuvel's NPI active?
- Yes — Shaji Puthuvel's NPI (1780872481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.