TARUNA WAGHRAY-PENMETCHA M.D
NPI 1760501308
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Taruna Waghray-penmetcha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Taruna Waghray-penmetcha is 1760501308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007. The provider is also known as Taruna Waghray Penmetcha MD.

Q: What is Taruna Waghray-penmetcha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Active since March 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

1901 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-1903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2021, Sep 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Taruna Waghray-penmetcha M.d NPPES

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

TARUNA WAGHRAY-PENMETCHA M.D (NPI 1760501308) is an individual pain medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-106874) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760501308

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X

Provider Legal NameTARUNA WAGHRAY-PENMETCHACredential: M.D

Location Address1901 W HARRISON STChicago, IL 60612-3714

Mailing Address7810 Circle DrBurr Ridge, IL 60527-8011 · (630) 662-0393

Phone(312) 864-1903

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2021

✔ NPI 1760501308 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP2900X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-106874

Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 036-106874 (IL)

1901 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Taruna Waghray Penmetcha Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Taruna Waghray-penmetcha 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 ID5395926992

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110301000877

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 3

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 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.

33 services31 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

23 services17 patients

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.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number140124

Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook 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.

84.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

60.25

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

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.

JOHANNA WEFES-POTTER

Emergency Medicine

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (847) 843-2000

ARON BERHANU GUDETTA MD

Internal Medicine

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

DR. LIGAYA VILLAFRANCA MARASIGAN M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAG, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-5901

TIN TIN THOMAS M.D.

Internal Medicine

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6000

COOK COUNTY

Pharmacy (Clinic Pharmacy)

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-6189

HELEN ELIZABETH STRAUS MD

Emergency Medicine

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (312) 864-0060

MR. GLEN DERRICK TRAMMELL PA-C

Physician Assistant

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (773) 869-7488

JOHN H STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

General Acute Care Hospital

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Cook County (773) 319-2085

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 Taruna Waghray-penmetcha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Taruna Waghray-penmetcha is 1760501308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007. The provider is also known as Taruna Waghray Penmetcha MD.

Where is Taruna Waghray-penmetcha located?

Taruna Waghray-penmetcha practices at 1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-1903.

What is Taruna Waghray-penmetcha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Taruna Waghray-penmetcha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Taruna Waghray-penmetcha 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 Taruna Waghray-penmetcha accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Taruna Waghray-penmetcha 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 Taruna Waghray-penmetcha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Taruna Waghray-penmetcha is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Taruna Waghray-penmetcha was last updated on May 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.