Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chandra Polam, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Blawnox, PA
- NPI 1871552232
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 36.0 / 100 · 2023
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
121 Freeport RD Ste 200
Blawnox, PA 152383485
(412) 784-7180
fax (412) 784-7185
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 24, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD038348L
- Medicaid (4)
- WV #0211079000 · PA #000915209 · PA #000915209004 · OH #0800020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871552232. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,517
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$197,315
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,047 | 253 | $76 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 409 | 344 | $8 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 262 | 148 | $115 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 142 | 94 | $14 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 140 | 129 | $167 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 118 | 78 | $86 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 77 | 76 | $66 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 77 | 74 | $124 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 53 | 46 | $121 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 42 | 42 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Blawnox Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,135
Transactions
56
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 10 | $197.57 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 7 | $102.71 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $91.37 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $81.23 | |
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $77.56 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 4 | $74.57 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $71.48 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 4 | $64.40 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $56.59 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $52.41 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $44.60 | |
| Cleerly, INC. | 1 | $37.50 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 2 | $33.64 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $30.51 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $22.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,147
Patients
598
Total drug cost
$240,233
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 360 | 96 | $8,449 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 191 | 56 | $2,249 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 177 | 51 | $1,899 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 167 | 43 | $2,048 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 158 | 49 | $2,936 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 157 | 23 | $112,899 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 155 | 45 | $2,379 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 123 | 36 | $3,413 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 123 | 42 | $1,044 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 119 | 38 | $5,277 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chandra Polam's medical specialty?
Dr. Chandra Polam practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Blawnox, PA.
Where does Dr. Chandra Polam practice?
Dr. Chandra Polam practices at 121 Freeport RD Ste 200, Blawnox, PA 152383485. Office phone: 4127847180.
What is Dr. Chandra Polam's NPI?
Dr. Chandra Polam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871552232, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chandra Polam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chandra Polam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chandra Polam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.