Paul Kochupura
NPI 1942441340 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Kochupura is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1942441340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942441340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 252099 (NY)
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
17 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
1,214 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 175 | $172 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 159 | $62 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 103 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 149 | 123 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 136 | 29 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 132 | 44 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 76 | 13 |
| Cilostazol | 67 | 16 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 24 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-13
- Last updated
- 2012-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Kochupura's NPI number?
- Paul Kochupura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942441340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Kochupura's specialty?
- Paul Kochupura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Kochupura located?
- Paul Kochupura's practice location on file with NPPES is 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2134.
- What is Paul Kochupura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Kochupura is (704) 867-2141.
- Does Paul Kochupura accept Medicare?
- Paul Kochupura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Kochupura's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Kochupura's NPI (1942441340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.