Quick answers
- Does Taruna Waghray Penmetcha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Taruna Waghray Penmetcha 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 Taruna Waghray Penmetcha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Taruna Waghray Penmetcha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Taruna Waghray Penmetcha's NPI number?
- 1760501308. 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 Taruna Waghray Penmetcha, 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)33 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)12 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol45%
- Diabetes42%
- Heart failure23%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Taruna Waghray Penmetcha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Taruna Waghray Penmetcha 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.
- John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140124
Practice locations
Addresses where Taruna Waghray Penmetcha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 633‑7292
- 500 E 51st StChicago, IL 60615 (312) 572‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Taruna Waghray Penmetcha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cook County788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cook County
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 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) | 1760501308 |
| 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