Ashok Hemal
NPI 1295928539 · Urology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashok Hemal is a Urology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1295928539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295928539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-00951 (NC)
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
18 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
1,057 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 276 | $2 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 129 | $212 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 116 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $84 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 82 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 232 | 83 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 186 | 62 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 59 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 52 | 48 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 39 | 32 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 31 | 31 |
| Mirabegron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$942 across 3 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
- 2007-08-21
- Last updated
- 2010-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashok Hemal's NPI number?
- Ashok Hemal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295928539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashok Hemal's specialty?
- Ashok Hemal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashok Hemal located?
- Ashok Hemal's practice location on file with NPPES is 140 Charlois Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1522.
- What is Ashok Hemal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashok Hemal is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Ashok Hemal accept Medicare?
- Ashok Hemal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashok Hemal's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashok Hemal's NPI (1295928539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.