Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Puja Chitkara work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Puja Chitkara at 4 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Puja Chitkara see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Puja Chitkara's specialty?
- Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
- Does Puja Chitkara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Puja Chitkara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Puja Chitkara offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Puja Chitkara offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Puja Chitkara?
- (619) 623-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Puja Chitkara's NPI number?
- 1871718189. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Puja Chitkara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Puja Chitkara at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050026
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050222
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare CenterCoronado, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050234
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050100
Practice locations
Addresses where Puja Chitkara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 765 Medical Ctr CtChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 623‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Puja Chitkara as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Puja Chitkara, MD, a Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871718189 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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