Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nithya Cherukuru, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1578925442
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 191112497
(152) 143-9402
Mailing address
3500 N Broad St # 1A
Philadelphia, PA 191404106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD478526

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578925442. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
268
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 87 33 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 68 19 $100
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 40 13 $63
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 29 29 $175
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 25 24 $130
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 12 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 90 peers in this city , average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$119
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 1 $119.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$119

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
98
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$1,078
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mirtazapine Generic 38 12 $698
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 32 0 $223
Trazodone Hcl Generic 17 0 $49
Lorazepam Generic 11 0 $107

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nithya Cherukuru's medical specialty?
Dr. Nithya Cherukuru practices Psychiatry Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Nithya Cherukuru practice?
Dr. Nithya Cherukuru practices at 333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191112497. Office phone: 1521439402.
What is Dr. Nithya Cherukuru's NPI?
Dr. Nithya Cherukuru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578925442, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nithya Cherukuru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nithya Cherukuru accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nithya Cherukuru commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.