ISTVAN PULAI M.D.
NPI 1154311462
Anesthesiology in Springfield, MA

Q: What is Istvan Pulai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Istvan Pulai is 1154311462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.

Q: What is Istvan Pulai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Istvan Pulai was last updated on June 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years 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.

Active since October 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.02/100

CMS Quality Rating

908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118(413) 796-7494(413) 796-7498 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Istvan Pulai M.d. NPPES

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

ISTVAN PULAI M.D. (NPI 1154311462) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Springfield, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (153950) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154311462

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameISTVAN PULAICredential: M.D.

Location Address908 ALLEN STSpringfield, MA 01118-2533

Mailing Address908 Allen StSpringfield, MA 01118-2533 · (413) 796-7494 · Fax (413) 796-7498

Phone(413) 796-7494

Fax(413) 796-7498

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2008

✔ NPI 1154311462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 153950

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 153950 (MA)

908 ALLEN ST, Springfield, MA 01118

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINA23139MA

Medicare UPING62800MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Istvan Pulai M.d. 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 ID4486723558

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080515000014

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Istvan Pulai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Springfield Anesthesia Service, Inc.

Same address

Anesthesiology

908 ALLEN ST
Springfield, MA 01118

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
144 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093768830 (781) 407-7713

Pulse Anesthesia Consultants PC

5.0 mi

Anesthesiology

50 WASON AVE FL 2
Springfield, MA 01107

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
30 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407560618 (413) 794-1800

Holyoke Medical Center, Inc.

9.1 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

575 BEECH ST
Holyoke, MA 01040

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
51 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750395737 (413) 534-2567

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

62 services61 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

51 services49 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve) 64417

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into the nerves of your upper arm and shoulder. It helps reduce pain and inflammation. You may experience temporary numbness or weakness in the area post-procedure.

49 services48 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

48 services47 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

42 services42 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

38 services38 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

33 services29 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

29 services28 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

27 services27 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

24 services24 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

18 services18 patients

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.

97.02/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

78.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

SARAH MOUNSEY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered