Poonam Somai, M.D.
NPI 1881803492 · Rheumatology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Poonam Somai, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1881803492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881803492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44502 (TN)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,302 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 | 1,655 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 126 | $161 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 126 | $82 |
| 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 | 89 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $152 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 519 | 218 |
| Prednisone | 305 | 199 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 177 | 91 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 67 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 | 16 |
| Leflunomide | 56 | 40 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,149 across 103 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)
- 110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 100Gallatin, TN 37066-4442Phone: (615) 964-5823
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-21
- Last updated
- 2025-05-27
- Certified
- 2025-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poonam Somai's NPI number?
- Poonam Somai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881803492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Poonam Somai's specialty?
- Poonam Somai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Poonam Somai located?
- Poonam Somai's practice location on file with NPPES is 4230 Harding Pike Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37205-4900.
- What is Poonam Somai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Poonam Somai is (615) 297-2700.
- Does Poonam Somai accept Medicare?
- Poonam Somai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Poonam Somai's NPI active?
- Yes — Poonam Somai's NPI (1881803492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.