Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa, MD,MS

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1235329202
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3459 5Th Ave, UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh, PA 152133236
(412) 647-5800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 10, 2021
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD447874

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235329202. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
188
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$16,313
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 108 39 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 42 $93
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 13 12 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa's medical specialty?
Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa practices Nephrology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa practice?
Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa practices at 3459 5Th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152133236. Office phone: 4126475800.
What is Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa's NPI?
Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235329202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chethan Puttarajappa 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); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.