Nihal Godiwala, M.D.
NPI 1295052272 · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihal Godiwala, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1295052272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295052272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 302063 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118Phone: (504) 896-2723Fax: (504) 896-2720
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-29
- Last updated
- 2024-08-27
- Certified
- 2024-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihal Godiwala's NPI number?
- Nihal Godiwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295052272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihal Godiwala's specialty?
- Nihal Godiwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihal Godiwala located?
- Nihal Godiwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508-6902.
- What is Nihal Godiwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihal Godiwala is (337) 470-2605.
- Does Nihal Godiwala accept Medicare?
- Nihal Godiwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihal Godiwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihal Godiwala's NPI (1295052272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.