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Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Ross University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: heart bypass surgery (CABG)

4921 Parkview Place Suite 8a
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-1291

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in thoracic surgery. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4921 Parkview Place Floor: 8, Suite: A
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-7260

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WashU Medicine

4921 Parkview Place Suite 8a
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-1291

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660 S Euclid Avenue Campus Box 8234
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 294-9962

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	162
doctor visit	35
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72
vascular procedures	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	33
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2017 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	138
doctor visit	75
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	29
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38
vascular procedures	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	42
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	210
doctor visit	110
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	48
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
vascular procedures	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2019 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	152
doctor visit	80
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	34
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
vascular procedures	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	25
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	27
cardiac procedures	192
doctor visit	82
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	36
open surgery	54
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54
vascular procedures	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	17
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	12
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	22
vascular procedures	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	66
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	20
vascular procedures	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

bypass surgery	25
cardiac procedures	137
doctor visit	65
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	50
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50
vascular procedures	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	47
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	48
Cancer	14
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery (General) and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery (General)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Health Alliance HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Hannibal Regional PHO

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Coventry HMO

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

MO HealthNet

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance POS

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Quality Health Management

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Mercy Health Springfield Communities

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)

Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage HMO

Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid)

Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)

HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)

Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network

Essence Advantage Select HMO

Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network Option

BJC HealthSolutions

Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO

Health Alliance Medicare HMO

Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage Plus HMO

Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$14,802 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,957	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $332	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $178	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $125	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $39	Other $12,172
Artivion, Inc.	$4,636 Cardiac non-SynerGraft $4,588	ON-X AORTIC HEART VALVE WITH CONFORM-X SEWING RING AND EXTENDED HOLDER $48
CryoLife, Inc.	$2,555 $2,555
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,502 CG Future $1,125	$1,377
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,262 CoreValve Evolut $306	CryoFlex $59	Cardioblate $11	$1,886
Other	$2,584 GENERAL THERAPIES $1,020	Aortic and Mitral Tissue Stented $966	Mitra Clip system $284	GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $131	SternaLock Blu $125	Other $58

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$11,540
Travel and Lodging	$10,042
Food and Beverage	$4,287
Honoraria	$2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,125
Other	$348

Research Payments

Dr. Puja Kachroo, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $78,352.

Biography

Dr. Puja Kachroo is a specialist in thoracic surgery. She works in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Kachroo has a special interest in heart bypass surgery (CABG). Her professional affiliations include Christian Hospital, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. She has an open panel in Saint Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare. After completing medical school at Ross University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.