Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1487733002
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 16, 2008
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #24773

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487733002. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
126
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$36,497
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 74 74 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 33 31 $90
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 19 19 $1,280

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Charleston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107,845
Transactions
155
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 121 $94,834.69
Medtronic, INC. 27 $9,052.43
Conmed Corporation 3 $3,615.92
Enterra Medical, INC. 1 $171.53
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $149.94
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $20.18

By nature of payment

Education
$50,500
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$28,000
Travel and Lodging
$14,071
Consulting Fee
$6,513
Food and Beverage
$6,253
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$2,500
Gift
$9

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana's medical specialty?
Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana practices Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana practice?
Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana's NPI?
Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487733002, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chitharanjan Pullattrana commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope (HCPCS 43281). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.