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MOHAMEDTAUQIR M PUTHAWALA M.D.
NPI 1659662831
Internal Medicine in Providence, RI

Active since April 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-3985(401) 444-3986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2026, Aug 31, 2026, Jan 2, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

About Mohamedtauqir M Puthawala M.d. NPPES

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

MOHAMEDTAUQIR M PUTHAWALA M.D. (NPI 1659662831) is an individual internal medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14608) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659662831
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMOHAMEDTAUQIR M PUTHAWALACredential: M.D.
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing AddressPo Box 415438Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885 · Fax (508) 334-1977
Phone(401) 444-3985
Fax(401) 444-3986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1659662831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD14608✔ Licensed in MA · 267725✔ Licensed in KY · R2619
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.
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1115 Cass AveWoonsocket, RI 02895-4705 · Phone (401) 769-4100
Location 2455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · Phone (401) 737-7010 · Fax (401) 736-4546
Location 314 Prospect StMilford, MA 01757-3003 · Phone (508) 473-1190 · Fax (508) 482-5416

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, WellSense Health Plan.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

Mohamedtauqir M Puthawala 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 ID1355582743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161221000346
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Mohamedtauqir Puthawala reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sturdy Health Inc
11 mi
Hospitalist
211 PARK ST
Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063866176 (508) 236-7901
Prime Healthcare Services Landmark LLC
14 mi
Hematology & Oncology
219 CASS AVE
Woonsocket, RI 02895
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518388651 (401) 769-4100
Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc.
29 mi
Emergency Medicine
208 MILL RD
Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861830143 (855) 319-0518
Hospitalist Physicians Of Massachusetts PC
33 mi
Hospitalist
115 LINCOLN ST
Framingham, MA 01702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376145680 (508) 383-1000
Coastal Medical Associates
34 mi
Anesthesiology
55 FOGG RD
Weymouth, MA 02190
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932175684 (781) 340-4293
Marlborough Hospitalist Group, PLLC
38 mi
Hospitalist
157 UNION ST
Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316639321 (508) 481-5000
Hni Medical Services
1,673 mi
Hospitalist
7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
Austin, TX 78735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366735169 (512) 730-3060

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 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 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.
568 services293 patients
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.
238 services135 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.
222 services221 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
89 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
87 services87 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 services72 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Attleboro, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220008
Location211 Park StreetAttleboro, MA 02703 · Bristol County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Shore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220100
Location55 Fogg RoadSouth Weymouth, MA 02190 · Norfolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410012
Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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
1 supplier14 claims14 services$61.39 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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-3777
AILEEN HSUEH
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8450
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-7585
DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5057
EUGENIE ATALLAH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-2645
BRET CAULFIELD
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4000
JUNG HO GONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 793-2695
FANNY HUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Mohamedtauqir Puthawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mohamedtauqir Puthawala is 1659662831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2011.

Where is Mohamedtauqir Puthawala located?

Mohamedtauqir Puthawala practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-3985.

What is Mohamedtauqir Puthawala's specialty?

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

Is Mohamedtauqir Puthawala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mohamedtauqir Puthawala 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Mohamedtauqir Puthawala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mohamedtauqir Puthawala reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Sturdy Health Inc (Attleboro, MA), Prime Healthcare Services Landmark LLC (Woonsocket, RI), Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. (Fairhaven, MA), Hospitalist Physicians Of Massachusetts PC (Framingham, MA), Coastal Medical Associates (Weymouth, MA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Mohamedtauqir Puthawala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mohamedtauqir Puthawala accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and WellSense Health Plan list Mohamedtauqir Puthawala 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.

Is Mohamedtauqir Puthawala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mohamedtauqir Puthawala is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital, South Shore Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mohamedtauqir Puthawala was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 days 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.