Vijay Dave, MD
NPI 1316933443 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Dave, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1316933443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316933443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01026051 (IN)
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
20 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
1,049 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 666 | $8 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 147 | $20 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 147 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $73 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 18 | $64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 25 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 24 | 13 |
| Potassium Chloride | 18 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
| Carvedilol | 16 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$958 across 28 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
- 2005-09-23
- Last updated
- 2009-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Dave's NPI number?
- Vijay Dave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316933443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Dave's specialty?
- Vijay Dave is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Dave located?
- Vijay Dave's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 E 86th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410-6258.
- What is Vijay Dave's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Dave is (219) 756-1400.
- Does Vijay Dave accept Medicare?
- Vijay Dave is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Dave's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Dave's NPI (1316933443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.