Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Santhosh Cheela, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Old Bridge, NJ
- NPI 1730169632
- Accepts Medicare
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
200 Perrine RD, Suite #208
Old Bridge, NJ 088572842
(732) 525-0200
fax (732) 525-0275
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 18, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #MA53855
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730169632. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,371
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,714
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 403 | 233 | $100 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 249 | 192 | $141 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 150 | 57 | $53 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 88 | 88 | $184 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 72 | 72 | $126 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 65 | 65 | $149 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 54 | 54 | $124 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 54 | 36 | $85 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 46 | 46 | $269 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 46 | 43 | $140 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Old Bridge Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$798
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 12 | $344.48 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 13 | $269.45 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 5 | $85.22 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $48.06 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $20.00 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.19 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $13.53 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,531
Patients
561
Total drug cost
$96,342
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 445 | 205 | $7,756 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 137 | 66 | $7,535 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 117 | 37 | $1,632 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 113 | 24 | $1,679 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 107 | 38 | $2,122 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 93 | 28 | $911 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 91 | 29 | $991 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 88 | 22 | $1,401 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 77 | 29 | $869 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 62 | 19 | $49,720 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Santhosh Cheela's medical specialty?
Dr. Santhosh Cheela practices Gastroenterology Physician in Old Bridge, NJ.
Where does Dr. Santhosh Cheela practice?
Dr. Santhosh Cheela practices at 200 Perrine RD, Old Bridge, NJ 088572842. Office phone: 7325250200.
What is Dr. Santhosh Cheela's NPI?
Dr. Santhosh Cheela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730169632, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Santhosh Cheela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Santhosh Cheela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Santhosh Cheela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.