Puneet Garcha, M.D.
NPI 1881868883 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puneet Garcha, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1881868883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881868883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q3677 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
313 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 | 158 | $121 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 62 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 51 | $145 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 25 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$145 (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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 208 | 84 |
| Azithromycin | 172 | 66 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 157 | 62 |
| Tacrolimus | 149 | 36 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 121 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 109 | 50 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,344 across 26 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
- 2008-04-22
- Last updated
- 2025-08-14
- Certified
- 2025-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puneet Garcha's NPI number?
- Puneet Garcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881868883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puneet Garcha's specialty?
- Puneet Garcha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Puneet Garcha located?
- Puneet Garcha's practice location on file with NPPES is 1040 Spring St, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4018.
- What is Puneet Garcha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puneet Garcha is (240) 701-0534.
- Does Puneet Garcha accept Medicare?
- Puneet Garcha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puneet Garcha's NPI active?
- Yes — Puneet Garcha's NPI (1881868883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.