Dr Puja Kachroo, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Dr Puja Kachroo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Washington University and her current practice location is 660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8234, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 294-9962.

Dr Puja Kachroo is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2014006597) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1881899714.

Contact Information

Dr Puja Kachroo, MD
660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8234,
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010
(314) 294-9962
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Puja Kachroo
GenderFemale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Puja Kachroo graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881899714
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648491613
  • Enrollment ID: I20160912000748

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Puja Kachroo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881899714NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2014006597 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital
Barnes-jewish West County HospitalCreve coeur, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington University98300087702506

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSoutheast Missouri Hospital Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558311522
PECOS PAC ID: 9133024334
Enrollment ID: O20031201000775

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Entity NameWashington University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174563662
PECOS PAC ID: 9830008770
Enrollment ID: O20040129000732

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Puja Kachroo, MD
660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8234,
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010

Ph: (314) 294-9962
Dr Puja Kachroo, MD
660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8234,
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010

Ph: (314) 294-9962

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150d, Saint Louis, MO 63131
Phone: 314-996-5287    Fax: 314-432-6068
John Codd, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 126 Southarm Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 314-822-1938    Fax: 314-698-2838
Dr. George A Patterson, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4921 Parkview Pl, Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, Ste 8b, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone: 314-362-7260    Fax: 314-362-6288
Dr. William R.m. Ogle, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-647-8269    
Giovanni Speziali, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Phone: 314-880-6676    
Dr. Bryan F Meyers, MD
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