Sumitha Ganji, MD
NPI 1215252853 · Nephrology Physician · Slidell, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sumitha Ganji, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Slidell, LA (NPI 1215252853).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215252853
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.207619 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,756 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 50 Minutes99233 | 555 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 502 | $98 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 259 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 171 | $169 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 138 | $77 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 493 | 150 |
| Allopurinol | 298 | 92 |
| Furosemide | 169 | 58 |
| Calcifediolbrand: Rayaldee | 141 | 26 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 114 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 | 27 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 76 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$770 across 41 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
- 2010-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-02-16
- Certified
- 2021-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sumitha Ganji's NPI number?
- Sumitha Ganji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215252853, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sumitha Ganji's specialty?
- Sumitha Ganji is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sumitha Ganji located?
- Sumitha Ganji's practice location on file with NPPES is 664 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458-1648.
- What is Sumitha Ganji's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sumitha Ganji is (985) 646-0360.
- Does Sumitha Ganji accept Medicare?
- Sumitha Ganji is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sumitha Ganji's NPI active?
- Yes — Sumitha Ganji's NPI (1215252853) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.