Alpana Dhar, MD, MPH
NPI 1225121965 · Rheumatology Physician · Burlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alpana Dhar, MD, MPH is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Burlington, MA (NPI 1225121965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225121965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 213395 (MA)
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
19 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
301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $122 |
| 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 | 121 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $174 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 15 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 167 | 44 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 131 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 103 | 28 |
| Folic Acid | 73 | 17 |
| Leflunomide | 62 | 11 |
| Allopurinol | 33 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 10 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alpana Dhar's NPI number?
- Alpana Dhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225121965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alpana Dhar's specialty?
- Alpana Dhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alpana Dhar located?
- Alpana Dhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.
- What is Alpana Dhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alpana Dhar is (781) 744-8085.
- Does Alpana Dhar accept Medicare?
- Alpana Dhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alpana Dhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Alpana Dhar's NPI (1225121965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.