Ashish Vala, M.D.
NPI 1225267412 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashish Vala, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1225267412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225267412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P7997 (TX)
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
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
1,559 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 686 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 441 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 146 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 112 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 45 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 210 | 162 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 148 | 105 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 85 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 71 | 31 |
| Lidocaine | 68 | 55 |
| Naproxen | 50 | 30 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 37 | 33 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$155 across 8 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
- 2009-07-08
- Last updated
- 2026-04-06
- Certified
- 2026-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashish Vala's NPI number?
- Ashish Vala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225267412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashish Vala's specialty?
- Ashish Vala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashish Vala located?
- Ashish Vala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1039 Imperial Blvd Ste 303, Sugar Land, TX 77498-3102.
- What is Ashish Vala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashish Vala is (713) 587-6764.
- Does Ashish Vala accept Medicare?
- Ashish Vala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashish Vala's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashish Vala's NPI (1225267412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.