Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lalitha Ananth, MD
Rheumatology Physician · Huntington Beach, CA
- NPI 1679597033
- 20 yrs on file
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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17822 Beach Blvd, 442
Huntington Beach, CA 926477509
(714) 549-4081
fax (714) 434-7660
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 31, 2019
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A40291
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679597033. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
302
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$8,963
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 116 | 37 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 63 | 29 | $74 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 51 | 32 | $15 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 33 | 13 | $49 | |
20553 |
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | 22 | 14 | $48 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 17 | 16 | $0 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Huntington Beach Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,596
Transactions
81
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 39 | $539.62 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $196.51 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $189.82 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 3 | $176.49 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 10 | $162.57 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 5 | $123.74 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 2 | $51.11 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $47.37 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $36.21 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $24.80 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $23.92 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 1 | $23.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
980
Patients
415
Total drug cost
$2,199,889
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) | Brand | 126 | 29 | $766,604 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 85 | 52 | $49,581 |
| Prolia (Denosumab) | Brand | 79 | 62 | $125,644 |
| Lidocaine | Generic | 78 | 39 | $16,705 |
| Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) | Brand | 72 | 19 | $480,533 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 68 | 33 | $2,618 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 66 | 30 | $583 |
| Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate) | Brand | 63 | 14 | $352,033 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 62 | 25 | $468 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 55 | 29 | $1,934 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lalitha Ananth's medical specialty?
Dr. Lalitha Ananth practices Rheumatology Physician in Huntington Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Lalitha Ananth practice?
Dr. Lalitha Ananth practices at 17822 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 926477509. Office phone: 7145494081.
What is Dr. Lalitha Ananth's NPI?
Dr. Lalitha Ananth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679597033, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Lalitha Ananth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.