Quick answers
- Does Anuj S. Puppala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anuj S. Puppala 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 Anuj S. Puppala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,025 Original Medicare patients and 4,908 services for Anuj S. Puppala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anuj S. Puppala's NPI number?
- 1528263373. 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 Anuj S. Puppala, 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 | 1,025 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,908 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)579 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)550 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)495 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)488 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)336 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Anuj S. Puppala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anuj S. Puppala 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.
- Edward HospitalNaperville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140231
- Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140101
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
- Silver Cross Hospital and Medical CentersNew Lenox, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140213
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La GrangeLa Grange, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140065
Practice locations
Addresses where Anuj S. Puppala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1870 Silver Cross BlvdNew Lenox, IL 60451 (815) 462‑3474
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anuj S. Puppala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC604 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in New Lenox
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Lenox, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528263373 |
| 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