Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carla Pugh, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1477564573
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000 - Additional location
-
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 537920001
(608) 263-7502
fax (608) 263-7652
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G83898
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477564573. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
242
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$23,108
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 113 | 72 | $56 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 41 | 41 | $149 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 41 | 27 | $91 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 24 | 24 | $95 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 23 | 23 | $200 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$35
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $34.73 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carla Pugh's medical specialty?
Dr. Carla Pugh practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Carla Pugh practice?
Dr. Carla Pugh practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Carla Pugh's NPI?
Dr. Carla Pugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477564573, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carla Pugh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carla Pugh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carla Pugh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.