Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bharat Puchakayala, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1497918627
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1740 W 27Th St Ste 100
Houston, TX 770081435
(713) 500-7375
Mailing address
6431 Fannin St Ste 4.156
Houston, TX 770301501

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 30, 2023
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #S3047

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497918627. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
223
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$31,333
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 43 21 $122
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 37 $130
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 30 30 $185
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 27 20 $96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $154
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $169
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $173
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 14 $129
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 13 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 86 peers in this city , average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$350
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $145.90
Pulmonx Corporation 1 $91.69
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $82.19
ABBVIE INC. 1 $30.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$350

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
197
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$9,089
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 49 30 $645
Famotidine Generic 42 21 $670
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 25 24 $4,239
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 22 22 $1,715
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 14 $203
Sucralfate Generic 16 12 $907
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 12 12 $198
Hydrocortisone Generic 12 0 $511

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bharat Puchakayala's medical specialty?
Dr. Bharat Puchakayala practices Gastroenterology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Bharat Puchakayala practice?
Dr. Bharat Puchakayala practices at 1740 W 27Th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 770081435. Office phone: 7135007375.
What is Dr. Bharat Puchakayala's NPI?
Dr. Bharat Puchakayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497918627, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bharat Puchakayala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bharat Puchakayala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bharat Puchakayala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.