Joseph Arulandu, MD
NPI 1316952807 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Porte, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Arulandu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Porte, IN (NPI 1316952807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316952807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01053921 (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
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
2,459 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 699 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 488 | $116 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 324 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 323 | $118 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 313 | $3 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 73 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 191 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 908 | 154 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 772 | 214 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 636 | 162 |
| Metformin Hcl | 583 | 173 |
| Alprazolam | 575 | 108 |
| Lisinopril | 573 | 153 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,505 across 194 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2020-09-21
- Certified
- 2020-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Arulandu's NPI number?
- Joseph Arulandu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316952807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Arulandu's specialty?
- Joseph Arulandu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Arulandu located?
- Joseph Arulandu's practice location on file with NPPES is 7002 W Johnson Rd, La Porte, IN 46350-8289.
- What is Joseph Arulandu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Arulandu is (219) 325-0604.
- Does Joseph Arulandu accept Medicare?
- Joseph Arulandu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Arulandu's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Arulandu's NPI (1316952807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.