Pooja Paunikar
NPI 1801150297 · Family Medicine Physician · Riverhead, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Paunikar is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Riverhead, NY (NPI 1801150297).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801150297
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 280203 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 241 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 | 63 |
| Lisinopril | 127 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | 79 | 34 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 69 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 63 | 29 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 54 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 across 4 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)
- 240 W Montauk HwyHampton Bays, NY 11946Phone: (631) 728-4500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-29
- Last updated
- 2019-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Paunikar's NPI number?
- Pooja Paunikar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801150297, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Paunikar's specialty?
- Pooja Paunikar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Paunikar located?
- Pooja Paunikar's practice location on file with NPPES is 34 Commerce Ave Ste 1, Riverhead, NY 11901-3118.
- What is Pooja Paunikar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Paunikar is (631) 727-1600.
- Does Pooja Paunikar accept Medicare?
- Pooja Paunikar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Paunikar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Paunikar's NPI (1801150297) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.