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DR. KOCHURANI CHERIAN PUTHUMANA MD
NPI 1184662173
Internal Medicine in Colonial Heights, VA

Active since June 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
215 TEMPLE AVE, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834(804) 526-8640(804) 526-4321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kochurani Cherian Puthumana Md NPPES

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

DR. KOCHURANI CHERIAN PUTHUMANA MD (NPI 1184662173) is an individual internal medicine provider in Colonial Heights, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101051536) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John Randolph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184662173
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KOCHURANI CHERIAN PUTHUMANACredential: MD
Location Address215 TEMPLE AVEColonial Heights, VA 23834-2827
Mailing Address215 Temple AveColonial Heights, VA 23834-2827 · (804) 526-8640
Phone(804) 526-8640
Fax(804) 526-4321
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2012
✔ NPI 1184662173 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101051536
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.
215 TEMPLE AVE, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Kochurani C Puthumana

Other Identifiers 5

Other541754080VA · Tax Id
Medicare UPING02101VA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified110005656VA
Medicaid6034306VA
Other041465VA · Bcbs/anthem

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kochurani Cherian Puthumana 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 ID1355367467
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051018001035
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 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
763 services368 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
326 services257 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
262 services262 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
30 services28 patients
Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making) G0296
This visit involves discussing the necessity of a lung cancer screening using a low dose CT scan. It's a chance to determine if you're eligible for the test and to make an informed decision about proceeding. The scan can potentially detect lung cancer early, improving treatment outcomes.
19 services18 patients
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 99496
Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

John Randolph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hopewell, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490020
Location411 West Randolph RoadHopewell, VA 23860 · Hopewell City County
Emergency services

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number490032
LocationPost Office Box 980510 1250 East Marshall StreetRichmond, VA 23298 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490059
Location5801 Bremo RdRichmond, VA 23226 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours Southside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Petersburg, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490067
Location200 Medical Park BoulevardPetersburg, VA 23805 · Petersburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Midlothian, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490136
Location13710 St Francis BoulevardMidlothian, VA 23114 · Chesterfield County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23834 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
100%63 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%222 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,924 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%12,278 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
4%912 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%1,313 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%1,298 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,313 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,313 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%365 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Urinary Incontinence: Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older with a diagnosis of urinary incontinence with a documented plan of care for urinary incontinence at least once within 12 months
100%71 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
13 suppliers68 claims154 services$5.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
10 suppliers21 claims25 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4036
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers11 claims330 services$3.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4153
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers11 claims4,500 services$0.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers34 claims34 services$3.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
2 suppliers16 claims3,296 services$0.03 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

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

DR. LEELAMMA GEORGE M.D.
Internal Medicine
215 TEMPLE AVE
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
Colonial Heights City (804) 526-8411

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 Kochurani Puthumana's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kochurani Puthumana is 1184662173. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Kochurani C Puthumana.

Where is Kochurani Puthumana located?

Kochurani Puthumana practices at 215 Temple Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The listed phone number is (804) 526-8640.

What is Kochurani Puthumana's specialty?

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

Is Kochurani Puthumana enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kochurani Puthumana 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.

Is Kochurani Puthumana affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kochurani Puthumana is affiliated with John Randolph Medical Center, Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, Bon Secours St Marys Hospital, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center and Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kochurani Puthumana was last updated on September 5, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.