Morris Simhachalam, DO
NPI 1083654248 · Family Medicine Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morris Simhachalam, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1083654248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083654248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2022-02933 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,492 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 467 | $101 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 362 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 300 | $121 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 145 | $125 |
| 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'SG2211 | 73 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 365 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 364 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 292 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 277 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 248 | 50 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 220 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2023-06-12
- Certified
- 2023-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morris Simhachalam's NPI number?
- Morris Simhachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083654248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morris Simhachalam's specialty?
- Morris Simhachalam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morris Simhachalam located?
- Morris Simhachalam's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 Balsam Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792-5703.
- What is Morris Simhachalam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morris Simhachalam is (828) 693-4431.
- Does Morris Simhachalam accept Medicare?
- Morris Simhachalam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morris Simhachalam's NPI active?
- Yes — Morris Simhachalam's NPI (1083654248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.