Physician Profile
Puja Chitkara, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chitkara
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Puja Chitkara, M.D practices in Chula Vista, CA. Medicare claims data shows Puja provided 9,819 services to 1,141 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and complete ultrasound scan of joint.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 623-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
765 MEDICAL CENTER CT SUITE 216
Chula Vista, CA 91911
3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 400
San Diego, CA 92123
502 Euclid Ave Ste 300
National City, CA 91950
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,819 services · 1,141 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
89 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | Imaging | 76881 |
312 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
8,003 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
31 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
775 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
276 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Chula Vista 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Puja Chitkara's specialty?
Puja Chitkara is a specialist in Chula Vista, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Puja Chitkara?
Puja Chitkara is listed at 765 Medical Center CT Suite 216, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Puja Chitkara?
The number on file is (619) 623-3000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Puja Chitkara?
Puja Chitkara's National Provider Identifier is 1871718189. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Puja Chitkara's education?
Puja Chitkara attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Puja Chitkara have?
Puja Chitkara has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Puja Chitkara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Puja Chitkara performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of joint and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Puja Chitkara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Puja Chitkara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.