Hiren Pokharna, M.D.
NPI 1114172376 · Infectious Disease Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hiren Pokharna, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1114172376).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114172376
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- General Acute Care Hospital282N00000X
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,499 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 3,310 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 571 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 276 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 108 | $169 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 93 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 70 | 27 |
| Daptomycin | 56 | 18 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 53 | 15 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 47 | 23 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 46 | 17 |
| Meropenem | 46 | — |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 36 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 1 record (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
- 2008-12-01
- Last updated
- 2023-01-24
- Certified
- 2023-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hiren Pokharna's NPI number?
- Hiren Pokharna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114172376, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hiren Pokharna's specialty?
- Hiren Pokharna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hiren Pokharna located?
- Hiren Pokharna's practice location on file with NPPES is 6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 209, Memphis, TN 38120-2112.
- What is Hiren Pokharna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hiren Pokharna is (901) 681-0778.
- Does Hiren Pokharna accept Medicare?
- Hiren Pokharna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hiren Pokharna's NPI active?
- Yes — Hiren Pokharna's NPI (1114172376) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.