Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Salem, MA

  • NPI 1558672188
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
331 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 019707006
(978) 745-1200

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 22, 2015
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #255141

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558672188. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,181
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$129,163
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 452 236 $129
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 139 139 $132
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 109 74 $92
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 92 56 $10
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 86 85 $34
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 74 73 $72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 39 37 $179
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 37 32 $256
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 27 25 $54
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 23 23 $282

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,249
Patients
668
Total drug cost
$35,261
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 356 99 $6,599
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 251 74 $2,857
Lisinopril Generic 237 73 $2,525
Omeprazole Generic 197 54 $3,696
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 175 48 $3,576
Simvastatin Generic 150 47 $2,152
Losartan Potassium Generic 130 41 $2,078
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 123 37 $2,161
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 107 29 $721
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 107 35 $2,705

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran's medical specialty?
Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran practices Internal Medicine Physician in Salem, MA.
Where does Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran practice?
Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran practices at 331 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019707006. Office phone: 9787451200.
What is Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran's NPI?
Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558672188, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.