NISHA PUNATAR M.D.
NPI 1669836953
Hospitalist in Miami, FL

Active since April 12, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL 33176(786) 596-6743(786) 533-9711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Jul 15, 2024, Jul 3, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nisha Punatar M.d. NPPES

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

NISHA PUNATAR M.D. (NPI 1669836953) is an individual hospitalist provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME169025) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669836953
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNISHA PUNATARCredential: M.D.
Location Address8900 N KENDALL DRMiami, FL 33176-2118
Mailing AddressPo Box 198054Atlanta, GA 30384-8054 · (786) 662-7980
Fax(786) 533-9711
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025
NPI 1669836953 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME169025
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A151009 (CA)
8900 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176

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

Nisha Punatar 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 ID2163754763
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240716004990
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 5

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.
121 services55 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.
44 services31 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.
16 services16 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.
13 services13 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Hospital Of Miami

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100008
Location8900 N Kendall DrMiami, FL 33176 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100296
Location5000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100314
Location9555 SW 162 AveMiami, FL 33196 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33176 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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 3

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
3 suppliers41 claims41 services$15.00 avg. paid by Medicare
High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each E0483
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$842.13 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
3 suppliers53 claims53 services$68.27 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.

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Physician Assistant
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Hospitalist
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
MIAMI, FL 33176

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 Nisha Punatar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nisha Punatar is 1669836953. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2016.

Where is Nisha Punatar located?

Nisha Punatar practices at 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. The listed phone number is (786) 596-6743.

What is Nisha Punatar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nisha Punatar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nisha Punatar 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 Nisha Punatar accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Nisha Punatar 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 Nisha Punatar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nisha Punatar is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Doctors Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nisha Punatar was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.