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DR. CHETRAM POONAI M.D.
NPI 1851624233
Anesthesiology in East Meadow, NY

Active since September 16, 2009PECOS Enrolled
84.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554(516) 572-6813 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Chetram Poonai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHETRAM POONAI M.D. (NPI 1851624233) is an individual anesthesiology provider in East Meadow, New York, licensed in New York (272571-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851624233
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHETRAM POONAICredential: M.D.
Location Address2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTEREast Meadow, NY 11554
Mailing Address68 South Service Road, Suite 350, North American Partners In AnesthesiaMelville, NY 11747 · (516) 945-3000
Phone(516) 572-6813
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1851624233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 272571-1
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.
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, East Meadow, NY 11554
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chetram Poonai M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID446481931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140326001458
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

12

Medicare enrollment records show Chetram Poonai reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Upstate Anesthesia Services, P.C.
Same address
Anesthesiology
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE DEPT OF
East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629272141 (877) 580-4635
Star Suites LLC
3.1 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
623 STEWART AVE STE 101
Garden City, NY 11530
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023588266 (516) 650-3355
Bethpage Medical, PLLC
3.4 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 GARDEN CITY PLZ
Garden City, NY 11530
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205074739 (516) 663-6400
Optum Urgent Care, PLLC
4.5 mi
Urgent Care
555 N BROADWAY
Jericho, NY 11753
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285975797 (516) 622-6000
Gold Coast Medical P C
6.3 mi
Anesthesiology
237 JERICHO TURNPIKE
Syosset, NY 11791
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Gold Coast Medical PC
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962752527 (516) 584-6400
Sedation Vacation Perioperative Medicine PLLC
11 mi
Specialist
811 WILSON ST
Valley Stream, NY 11581
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 305 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891235404 (718) 550-8600
Suffolk Anesthesia Services PLLC
13 mi
Anesthesiology
471 MONTAUK HWY
West Islip, NY 11795
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871869305 (631) 849-1050
Lighthouse Endoscopy, PC
18 mi
Gastroenterology
1092 JERICHO TPKE, 2S
Commack, NY 11725
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437501541 (631) 543-8660
Manhattan Medical Practice PC
18 mi
Anesthesiology
989 W JERICHO TPKE STE 1
Smithtown, NY 11787
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699922294 (917) 406-3069
Resource Anesthesiology Associates,pc
20 mi
Anesthesiology
450 MAMARONECK AVE STE 201
Harrison, NY 10528
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588647200 (877) 580-4635

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 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.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
141 services135 patients
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.
44 services44 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
26 services26 patients
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.
25 services25 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.
15 services15 patients

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.

84.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.11
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.05

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.

DAHUA ZHOU MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-0123
KEVIN VON WERKHEISER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORPORATION DENTAL MEDICINE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-6139
PRAVIN JEYAMOORTHY M.B.B.S.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-5528
AKRITI SHRESTHA M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-6637
ANU PRIYAMVADHA RAMAKRISHNAN MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-6501
DULANI SAMARAPPULI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-6637
DR. GUITELLE ST.VICTOR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (516) 572-6511
MR. PRATAP KUMAR UPADRISTA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Nassau County (614) 816-7497

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 Chetram Poonai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chetram Poonai is 1851624233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2009.

Where is Chetram Poonai located?

Chetram Poonai practices at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY 11554. The listed phone number is (516) 572-6813.

What is Chetram Poonai's specialty?

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

Is Chetram Poonai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chetram Poonai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chetram Poonai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chetram Poonai reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Upstate Anesthesia Services, P.C. (East Meadow, NY), Star Suites LLC (Garden City, NY), Bethpage Medical, PLLC (Garden City, NY), Optum Urgent Care, PLLC (Jericho, NY), Gold Coast Medical P C (Syosset, NY) and 7 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 Chetram Poonai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chetram Poonai was last updated on January 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.