PUNAM CHOWDHURY MD
NPI 1154513174
Internal Medicine in Encinitas, CA

Active since August 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
354 SANTA FE DR, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 230-2251(760) 230-2253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Punam Chowdhury Md NPPES

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

PUNAM CHOWDHURY MD (NPI 1154513174) is an individual internal medicine provider in Encinitas, California, licensed in California (A113005) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154513174
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePUNAM CHOWDHURYCredential: MD
Location Address354 SANTA FE DREncinitas, CA 92024-5142
Mailing AddressPo Box 231189Encinitas, CA 92023-1189 · (760) 230-2251 · Fax (760) 230-2253
Fax(760) 230-2253
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2014
NPI 1154513174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · A113005
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
354 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINCB209137CA

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

Punam Chowdhury 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 ID5294801650
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120130000590
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92024 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

Occupational Therapist
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Obstetrics & Gynecology
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Internal Medicine
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Emergency Medicine
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Internal Medicine
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Emergency Medicine
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Physician Assistant (Medical)
354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024

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 Punam Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Punam Chowdhury is 1154513174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2007.

Where is Punam Chowdhury located?

Punam Chowdhury practices at 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. The listed phone number is (760) 230-2251.

What is Punam Chowdhury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Punam Chowdhury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Punam Chowdhury 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 Punam Chowdhury accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Punam Chowdhury 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Punam Chowdhury was last updated on March 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.