Quick answers
- Does Puneet S. Kochar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Puneet S. Kochar 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 Puneet S. Kochar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,789 Original Medicare patients and 3,923 services for Puneet S. Kochar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Puneet S. Kochar's NPI number?
- 1730512021. 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 Puneet S. Kochar, 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 | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,923 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml (A9579)698 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)456 services
- Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)228 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)208 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)192 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Puneet S. Kochar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Puneet S. Kochar 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.
- Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050017
- Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050444
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050516
- Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalGrass Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050150
Practice locations
Addresses where Puneet S. Kochar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 21; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1050 Iron Point RdFolsom, CA 95630 (916) 986‑5230
- 1380 Lead Hill Blvd, Suite 100Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 535‑2030
- 155 Glasson Way, Suite L 10Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 274‑6677
- 1635 Creekside Dr, Suite 100Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 986‑5200
- 1650 Creekside DrFolsom, CA 95630 (916) 983‑7476
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Puneet S. Kochar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Radiology and Interventional Associates Inc104 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Folsom
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Folsom, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1730512021 |
| 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