JENNIFER PUNNOOSE MD
NPI 1124228622
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since July 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1635 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 867-2066 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2025, May 17, 2025, Jun 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jennifer Punnoose Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JENNIFER PUNNOOSE MD (NPI 1124228622) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7741) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Angelo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124228622
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER PUNNOOSECredential: MD
Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WHouston, TX 77008-1532
Mailing Address3125 W Fullerton Ave, Apt 517Chicago, IL 60647-6950 · (281) 781-3230
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2025
NPI 1124228622 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · N7741
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License N7741 (TX)
1635 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1120 E Harris AveSan Angelo, TX 76903-5904 · Phone (325) 481-8417 · Fax (325) 657-8377

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Punnoose Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183808348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110412000937
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
66 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
18 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$19.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers29 claims29 services$103.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$33.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Occupational Therapist
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Emergency Medicine
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Practitioner
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jennifer Punnoose's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Punnoose is 1124228622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2007.

Where is Jennifer Punnoose located?

Jennifer Punnoose practices at 1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 867-2066.

What is Jennifer Punnoose's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Jennifer Punnoose enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Punnoose is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Jennifer Punnoose accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Jennifer Punnoose as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Jennifer Punnoose affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Punnoose is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Punnoose was last updated on June 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.