Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, M.D

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1457555955
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 852595452
(480) 301-8000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 9, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #41689

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457555955. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,163
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$84,161
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0881 Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) 1,600 18 $3
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 242 112 $115
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 205 146 $172
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 79 71 $170
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 18 $125
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 17 16 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 262. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
563
Patients
276
Total drug cost
$43,298
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluconazole Generic 139 64 $4,925
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 85 48 $797
Prednisone Generic 62 30 $381
Carvedilol Generic 52 24 $506
Valganciclovir Hcl Generic 43 31 $12,247
Famotidine Generic 30 16 $269
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 29 15 $352
Lokelma (Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate) Brand 22 13 $16,171
Entecavir Generic 20 0 $5,374
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 12 $182

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Pooja Budhiraja's medical specialty?
Dr. Pooja Budhiraja practices Nephrology Physician in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Pooja Budhiraja practice?
Dr. Pooja Budhiraja practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852595452. Office phone: 4803018000.
What is Dr. Pooja Budhiraja's NPI?
Dr. Pooja Budhiraja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457555955, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pooja Budhiraja accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pooja Budhiraja accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pooja Budhiraja commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (HCPCS J0881); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.