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PUNEETA K. WAGHOLIKAR MD
NPI 1194130443
Anesthesiology in Worcester, MA

Active since June 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-3271(508) 856-5911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Puneeta K. Wagholikar Md NPPES

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

PUNEETA K. WAGHOLIKAR MD (NPI 1194130443) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (287670) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194130443
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePUNEETA K. WAGHOLIKARCredential: MD
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348
Phone(508) 334-3271
Fax(508) 856-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1194130443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 287670✔ Licensed in MA · 260339
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 ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 260339 (MA)
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110174821AMA

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

Puneeta K. Wagholikar 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 ID7012209430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211222001659
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 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

HILLARY R. IRONS MD
Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 421-1400
MS. EILEEN A. DUHAMEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2710
EWA HRYNISZYN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
HELEN COPSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-8585
DR. ADEPEJU GBADEBO CHAMPION M.D.
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2731
SOWMYA KORAPATI
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3550
LAYLA FAKHRZADEH M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
YOONYIE CHO M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-1000

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 Puneeta Wagholikar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puneeta Wagholikar is 1194130443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2014.

Where is Puneeta Wagholikar located?

Puneeta Wagholikar practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-3271.

What is Puneeta Wagholikar's specialty?

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

Is Puneeta Wagholikar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puneeta Wagholikar 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 Puneeta Wagholikar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Puneeta Wagholikar is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Puneeta Wagholikar was last updated on December 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.