Arun Palkhiwala, MD
NPI 1205878949 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Astoria, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arun Palkhiwala, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Astoria, NY (NPI 1205878949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205878949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 134301 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
645 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $144 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 201 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 75 | $9 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 28 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 27 | $218 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 229 | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 224 | 85 |
| Simvastatin | 125 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 111 | 49 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 85 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 76 | 30 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2023-07-27
- Certified
- 2023-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arun Palkhiwala's NPI number?
- Arun Palkhiwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205878949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arun Palkhiwala's specialty?
- Arun Palkhiwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arun Palkhiwala located?
- Arun Palkhiwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 4207 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103-2910.
- What is Arun Palkhiwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arun Palkhiwala is (718) 204-7200.
- Does Arun Palkhiwala accept Medicare?
- Arun Palkhiwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arun Palkhiwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Arun Palkhiwala's NPI (1205878949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.