POONAM PURI MD – NPI #1659577492
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

POONAM PURI is a physician located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659577492 to POONAM PURI on June 26, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on May 11, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for POONAM PURI below.

NPI Profile for
POONAM PURI

NPI Number
1659577492
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
POONAM PURI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
979 EAST THIRD STREET
SUITE C-520
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Phone: (423) 778-5661 Fax: (423) 778-5664
Mailing address
975 EAST THIRD STREET
ATTN: PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403-2147
Phone: (423) 778-3110 Fax: (423) 778-3146
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 TN 47501
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 CA A92644

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
POONAM PURI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ERLANGER BLEDSOE HOSPITAL
      71 WHEELERTOWN AVENUE
      PIKEVILLE, TN 37367
    • ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
      975 E 3RD ST
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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