Quick answers
- Does Kochurani C. Puthumana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kochurani C. Puthumana accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kochurani C. Puthumana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 402 Original Medicare patients and 1,475 services for Kochurani C. Puthumana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kochurani C. Puthumana's NPI number?
- 1184662173. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kochurani C. Puthumana, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 402 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,475 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)763 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)326 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)262 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)30 services
- Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making) (G0296)19 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Kochurani C. Puthumana works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kochurani C. Puthumana at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical CenterEmporia, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490097
- Bon Secours Southside Medical CenterPetersburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490067
- Bon Secours St Francis Medical CenterMidlothian, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490136
- Bon Secours St Marys HospitalRichmond, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490059
- John Randolph Medical CenterHopewell, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490020
Practice locations
Addresses where Kochurani C. Puthumana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1362 Tappahannock BlvdTappahannock, VA 22560 (804) 443‑5378
- 215 Temple AveColonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526‑8640
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kochurani C. Puthumana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Primary Care LLC92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Tappahannock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tappahannock, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Primary Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184662173 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians