Quick answers
- Does Nandita Puchakayala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nandita Puchakayala 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 Nandita Puchakayala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 568 services for Nandita Puchakayala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nandita Puchakayala's NPI number?
- 1720320989. 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 Nandita Puchakayala, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 568 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)311 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)22 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)17 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nandita Puchakayala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 W Badillo StCovina, CA 91722 (626) 250‑0936
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nandita Puchakayala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Inc123 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Covina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covina, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 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) | 1720320989 |
| 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