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Pathology

Sonya Purushothaman, MD

Works at hospitals in Smithfield, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Sonya Purushothaman, MD is a pathologist at 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Phone: (252) 433-8043. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sonya Purushothaman had 569 Original Medicare patients and 2,027 services. NPI 1932528346. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (252) 433‑8043
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Johnston Health
  • Group practice: Gastroenterology East PA (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sonya Purushothaman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sonya Purushothaman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sonya Purushothaman 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 Sonya Purushothaman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 2,027 services for Sonya Purushothaman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sonya Purushothaman's NPI number?
1932528346. 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 Sonya Purushothaman, 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 patients569
Services billed to Medicare2,027
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)897 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)331 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)214 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)117 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)104 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Sonya Purushothaman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sonya Purushothaman 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.

  • Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090

Practice locations

Addresses where Sonya Purushothaman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sonya Purushothaman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastroenterology East PA11 clinicians in the group
  • Atlantic Pathology Group PA10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Rocky Mount

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rocky Mount, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gastroenterology East PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932528346
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians