Hema Edupuganti, M.D.
NPI 1881608115 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hema Edupuganti, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1881608115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881608115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18308 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,096 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 701 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 149 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 109 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 87 | $158 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 50 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$158 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 | — |
| Lisinopril | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 14 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 12 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-29
- Last updated
- 2023-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hema Edupuganti's NPI number?
- Hema Edupuganti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881608115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hema Edupuganti's specialty?
- Hema Edupuganti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hema Edupuganti located?
- Hema Edupuganti's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515.
- What is Hema Edupuganti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hema Edupuganti is (228) 867-5201.
- Does Hema Edupuganti accept Medicare?
- Hema Edupuganti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hema Edupuganti's NPI active?
- Yes — Hema Edupuganti's NPI (1881608115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.