Sathya Pokala, M.D.
NPI 1972523769 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sathya Pokala, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1972523769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972523769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A51070 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
887 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 | 355 | $137 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 126 | $44 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 125 | $50 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 124 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 114 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 314 | 84 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 290 | 124 |
| Losartan Potassium | 86 | 33 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 81 | 19 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 80 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 71 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,162 across 76 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)
- 8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 100San Diego, CA 92111-5110Phone: (619) 644-9315Fax: (619) 644-9318
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-30
- Certified
- 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sathya Pokala's NPI number?
- Sathya Pokala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972523769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sathya Pokala's specialty?
- Sathya Pokala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sathya Pokala located?
- Sathya Pokala's practice location on file with NPPES is 8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92111-5110.
- What is Sathya Pokala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sathya Pokala is (619) 644-9315.
- Does Sathya Pokala accept Medicare?
- Sathya Pokala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sathya Pokala's NPI active?
- Yes — Sathya Pokala's NPI (1972523769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.