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DR. JOSEPH JOSEPH PUTHUMANA M.D.
NPI 1558428565
Internal Medicine in Baltimore, MD

Active since January 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, BALTIMORE, MD 21218(443) 554-2284 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Joseph Puthumana M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH JOSEPH PUTHUMANA M.D. (NPI 1558428565) is an individual internal medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D47123) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558428565
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH JOSEPH PUTHUMANACredential: M.D.
Location Address201 E UNIVERSITY PKWYBaltimore, MD 21218-2829
Mailing Address14246 Meadow Lake DrGlenelg, MD 21737-9604
Phone(443) 554-2284
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1558428565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D47123
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.
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, Baltimore, MD 21218
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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

Dr. Joseph Joseph Puthumana 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 ID5092751891
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050701000414
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 7

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.
549 services215 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
148 services147 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
73 services73 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.
29 services15 patients
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406
This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.
25 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210009
Location600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number210024
Location201 East University ParkwayBaltimore, MD 21218 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21218 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

80.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.49

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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
4 suppliers34 claims34 services$14.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$32.77 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
4 suppliers48 claims48 services$70.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$36.46 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.

RONAK K PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2000
MRS. LINDSAY NICOLE ROYAL BUSSEY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (855) 633-0199
ISHA SHARAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2284
DR. MIRIAM L COHEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2000
TAYYAB AHSAN TANVIR MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2284
DR. CALVIN THOMAS WILLIAMS JR. M.D. / PH.D
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, DEPT OF MEDICINE MEDSTAR UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (443) 474-9911
DAMIEN I SEQUEIRA M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, DEPT. OF SURGERY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2782
DAVID AARON WEINER M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Baltimore City (410) 554-2270

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 Joseph Puthumana's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Puthumana is 1558428565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2007.

Where is Joseph Puthumana located?

Joseph Puthumana practices at 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218. The listed phone number is (443) 554-2284.

What is Joseph Puthumana's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Puthumana enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Puthumana affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Puthumana is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The and Medstar Union Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Puthumana was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.