Quick answers
- Does Chithra Poongkunran accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chithra Poongkunran 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.
- What is Chithra Poongkunran's NPI number?
- 1477782548. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Chithra Poongkunran works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chithra Poongkunran 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.
- Medical City ArlingtonArlington, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450675
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450135
- Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital ArlingtonArlington, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670071
Practice locations
Addresses where Chithra Poongkunran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 Fairmount AveFort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 335‑5288
- 515 W Mayfield Rd, Suite 240Arlington, TX 76014 (817) 335‑5288
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chithra Poongkunran as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants PA59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477782548 |
| 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
- 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