Pooja Lal, MD
NPI 1972030492 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Lal, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1972030492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972030492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 67732 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
694 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 | 154 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 138 | $160 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 107 | $111 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 104 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $86 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 181 | 179 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 174 | 75 |
| Omeprazole | 105 | 41 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 51 | 36 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 42 | 42 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 39 | 14 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 across 7 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
- 2017-05-15
- Last updated
- 2025-08-23
- Certified
- 2025-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Lal's NPI number?
- Pooja Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972030492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Lal's specialty?
- Pooja Lal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Lal located?
- Pooja Lal's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 S Houghton Rd Ste 160, Tucson, AZ 85748-0046.
- What is Pooja Lal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Lal is (520) 258-0571.
- Does Pooja Lal accept Medicare?
- Pooja Lal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Lal's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Lal's NPI (1972030492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.