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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Perrine RD, Suite #208
Old Bridge, NJ 088572842
(732) 525-0200
fax (732) 525-0275

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$789
Education
$8

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.