Puja Chitkara, M.D
NPI 1871718189 · Specialist · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puja Chitkara, M.D is a Specialist provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1871718189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871718189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A97619 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,785 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 | 775 | $139 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 312 | $58 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 276 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 92 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 332 | 149 |
| Prednisone | 270 | 105 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 219 | 94 |
| Folic Acid | 71 | 37 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 55 | 20 |
| Abataceptbrand: Orencia Clickject | 54 | 13 |
| Colchicine | 53 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,822 across 207 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 (2)
- 502 Euclid Ave Ste 300National City, CA 91950-2950Phone: (619) 623-3000
- 3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 400San Diego, CA 92123-1964Phone: (619) 623-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-13
- Last updated
- 2020-11-19
- Certified
- 2020-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puja Chitkara's NPI number?
- Puja Chitkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871718189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puja Chitkara's specialty?
- Puja Chitkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Puja Chitkara located?
- Puja Chitkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 765 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911-6600.
- What is Puja Chitkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puja Chitkara is (619) 623-3000.
- Does Puja Chitkara accept Medicare?
- Puja Chitkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puja Chitkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Puja Chitkara's NPI (1871718189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.