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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1699986307 MD
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Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Edmonds, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 473 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.1/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Chetan Pungoti, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 3,611 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.1/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Chetan Pungoti, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
80 ≥ 30th percentile 30% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chetan Pungoti, MD sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 147 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chetan Pungoti, MD writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 22% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chetan Pungoti, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chetan Pungoti, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chetan Pungoti, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,611 10% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.1/100 3.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chetan Pungoti, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) - 80.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Chetan Pungoti, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7320 216TH ST SW STE 210, Edmonds, WA, 98026, with a listed phone of (425) 744-1777. NPI 1699986307 was issued on 05/24/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,611 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 473 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $900K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.1, Cost 52.6), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699986307 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.1318
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
81.123
Quality
52.6496
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chetan Pungoti, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Swedish Health Services
Edmonds, WA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Chetan Pungoti, MD. To verify Chetan Pungoti, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Chetan Pungoti, MD - brand share 22.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 3,611 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,611
Total Claims
$900K
Total Drug Cost
473
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,012
- Total Day Supply
- 269,137
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $839K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $60K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 182, 75-84: 191, 85+: 82
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chetan Pungoti, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
489 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
480 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
393 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
261 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
207 claims
- Losartan Potassium 165
Losartan Potassium
165 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 165
Rosuvastatin Calcium
165 claims
- Furosemide 162
Furosemide
162 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 489 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 480 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 393 |
| Lisinopril | 261 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 |
| Losartan Potassium | 165 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 165 |
| Furosemide | 162 |
| Carvedilol | 115 |
| Torsemide | 87 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Chetan Pungoti, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Chetan Pungoti, MD's 3,611 claims are below the specialty average of 4,019.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pungoti.
Dr. Adarsh Bhardwaj
MBBS
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Jesse Cone
MD
Seattle, WA
Dr. Hartaj Girn
M.D.
Tacoma, WA
Dr. William Gurdin
M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Bellingham, WA
Dr. Andrew Shields
MD
Auburn, WA
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chetan Pungoti, MD's specialty? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Edmonds, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Chetan Pungoti, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chetan Pungoti, MD wrote 3,611 Medicare Part D claims totaling $900K in drug costs for 473 beneficiaries.
What is Chetan Pungoti, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1/100 (Quality: 81.1, Cost: 52.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chetan Pungoti, MD located? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD is located at 7320 216TH ST SW STE 210, Edmonds, WA, 98026. Phone: (425) 744-1777.
What is Chetan Pungoti, MD's NPI number? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699986307, issued on 05/24/2007.
Does Chetan Pungoti, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $839K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chetan Pungoti, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chetan Pungoti, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chetan Pungoti, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,611 Part D claims and 473 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chetan Pungoti, MD's credentials? ▼
Chetan Pungoti, MD's NPI is 1699986307 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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