DR. PUJA KACHROO MD
NPI 1881899714
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Puja Kachroo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puja Kachroo is 1881899714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2007.

Q: What is Puja Kachroo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Puja Kachroo was last updated on July 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8234, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 294-9962 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Puja Kachroo Md NPPES

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

DR. PUJA KACHROO MD (NPI 1881899714) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2014006597) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881899714

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PUJA KACHROOCredential: MD

Location Address660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8234Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010

Mailing Address660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8234Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010 · (314) 294-9962

Phone(314) 294-9962

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2016

✔ NPI 1881899714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2014006597

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

660 S EUCLID AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.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

Dr. Puja Kachroo Md 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 ID648491613

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160912000748

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 4

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

15 services15 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.

13 services13 patients

Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405

The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.

11 services11 patients

Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with valve suspension for aortic disease 33859

This procedure involves fixing the upper part of your aorta (main artery) with a graft. A heart-lung machine is used to maintain blood flow while your heart is stopped. Your aortic valve is temporarily suspended to protect it during the repair.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260032

LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Creve Coeur, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260162

Location12634 Olive BoulevardCreve Coeur, MO 63141 · St. Louis County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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

$169.38 typical visit price

range $55.65 – $169.38

Typical copayment $42.34 (range $13.91 – $42.34)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.50 typical visit price

range $17.76 – $137.92

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

79.29/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

71.46

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.51

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.

WUSM BJC ACO PROVIDERS

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8081
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 273-0770

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program