Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Varsha Pujala, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Shreveport, LA

  • NPI 1578970398
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 711034228
(318) 626-0000
Additional location
1111 6Th Ave
Des Moines, IA 503142613
(515) 247-4240
fax (515) 247-4239
Mailing address
1512 W Kirby Pl
Shreveport, LA 711033822

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2024
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #329311

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578970398. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,120
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$122,004
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 430 187 $114
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 290 160 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 212 206 $109
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 143 142 $166
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 25 25 $121
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 20 14 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in this city , average services per provider: 178. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $22.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
200
Patients
197
Total drug cost
$8,609
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 30 29 $256
Prednisone Generic 23 23 $57
Levofloxacin Generic 19 19 $92
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 18 18 $146
Cefdinir Generic 17 17 $231
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 16 15 $89
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 14 14 $70
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 13 13 $139
Bumetanide Generic 13 12 $161
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 13 13 $7,188

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Varsha Pujala's medical specialty?
Dr. Varsha Pujala practices Internal Medicine Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Varsha Pujala practice?
Dr. Varsha Pujala practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 711034228. Office phone: 3186260000.
What is Dr. Varsha Pujala's NPI?
Dr. Varsha Pujala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578970398, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Varsha Pujala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Varsha Pujala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Varsha Pujala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.