Quick answers
- Does Loveen Puthumana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Loveen 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 Loveen Puthumana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 699 Original Medicare patients and 4,775 services for Loveen Puthumana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Loveen Puthumana's NPI number?
- 1235175043. 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 Loveen 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 | 699 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,775 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 86 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,029 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)721 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)238 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)223 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)222 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%
- Arthritis74%
- Chronic kidney disease71%
- Osteoporosis40%
- Anxiety38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Loveen Puthumana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3110 Gracefield RdSilver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 572‑8340
- 7051 Rockledge DrBethesda, MD 20817 (301) 272‑9830
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Loveen Puthumana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erickson Health Medical Group of Maryland, PC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other geriatricians in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erickson Health Medical Group of Maryland, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 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) | 1235175043 |
| 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
- 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