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Dr. Lakshmi Puppala, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Family Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1477755510
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5110 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 200
Houston, TX 770054218
(713) 363-7460
fax (281) 660-0706
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #N1082
- Medicaid (2)
- TX #198188803 · TX #198188802
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477755510. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
746
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$89,093
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 555 | 202 | $119 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 95 | 93 | $116 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 44 | 44 | $176 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 36 | 21 | $80 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 16 | 16 | $76 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 142 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
132
Patients
129
Total drug cost
$1,666
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 21 | 20 | $60 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 18 | 18 | $1,062 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 17 | 16 | $152 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 17 | 17 | $105 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 15 | 14 | $33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $49 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $87 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 11 | $55 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lakshmi Puppala's medical specialty?
Dr. Lakshmi Puppala practices Hospitalist Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lakshmi Puppala practice?
Dr. Lakshmi Puppala practices at 5110 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 770054218. Office phone: 7133637460.
What is Dr. Lakshmi Puppala's NPI?
Dr. Lakshmi Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477755510, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Puppala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lakshmi Puppala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lakshmi Puppala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.