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PUNEET SINGH GARCHA M.D.
NPI 1881868883
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Silver Spring, MD

Active since April 22, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
1040 SPRING ST, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(240) 701-0534 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Puneet Singh Garcha M.d. NPPES

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

PUNEET SINGH GARCHA M.D. (NPI 1881868883) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0102688) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881868883
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NamePUNEET SINGH GARCHACredential: M.D.
Location Address1040 SPRING STSilver Spring, MD 20910-4018
Mailing Address1040 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910-4018 · (240) 701-0534
Phone(240) 701-0534
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1881868883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0102688✔ Licensed in TX · Q3677
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License Q3677 (TX)
1040 SPRING ST, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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

Puneet Singh Garcha 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 ID2163696030
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250908002498
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Puneet Garcha reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Maryland Physicians PA
29 mi
Nephrology
22 S GREENE ST
Baltimore, MD 21201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 614 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043262579 (410) 328-8040
Baylor College Of Medicine
1,227 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

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.

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.
158 services30 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
62 services45 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
51 services35 patients
Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618
An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
25 services19 patients
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.
17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210002
Location22 South Greene StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20910 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$30.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers19 claims19 services$71.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers19 claims56 services$29.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers16 claims80 services$15.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers22 claims22 services$47.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers25 claims25 services$14.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Puneet Garcha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puneet Garcha is 1881868883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2008.

Where is Puneet Garcha located?

Puneet Garcha practices at 1040 Spring St, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (240) 701-0534.

What is Puneet Garcha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Puneet Garcha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puneet Garcha 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 Puneet Garcha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Puneet Garcha reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Maryland Physicians PA (Baltimore, MD) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). 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 Puneet Garcha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Puneet Garcha accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Puneet Garcha 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 Puneet Garcha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Puneet Garcha is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center and Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Puneet Garcha was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.