Physician Profile
Puja Kachroo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kachroo
Puja Kachroo, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Puja cared for 50 Medicare patients across 50 services. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with valve suspension for aortic disease.
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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
- (314) 294-9962
- Email not available
Practice Locations
660 S EUCLID AVE CAMPUS BOX 8234
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
50 services · 50 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with valve suspension for aortic disease | Procedure | 33859 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kachroo?
Dr. Kachroo is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kachroo's address?
Dr. Kachroo is listed at 660 S Euclid Ave Campus Box 8234, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kachroo?
The number on file is (314) 294-9962. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kachroo's NPI number?
Dr. Kachroo's National Provider Identifier is 1881899714. 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
Where did Dr. Kachroo train?
Dr. Kachroo attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kachroo been practicing?
Dr. Kachroo has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kachroo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kachroo performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with valve suspension for aortic disease and replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kachroo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kachroo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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