Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, M.D.
NPI 1366537938 · Neurology Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1366537938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366537938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0054916 (MD)
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
2,776 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,063 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 320 | $98 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 319 | $107 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 262 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 138 | $197 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 84 | 26 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 66 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 19 |
| Levetiracetam | 55 | 15 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 51 | 13 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 26 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$131 across 2 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2016-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's NPI number?
- Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366537938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's specialty?
- Nirjaleshwar Nikhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirjaleshwar Nikhar located?
- Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 8218 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-3107.
- What is Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirjaleshwar Nikhar is (301) 260-7600.
- Does Nirjaleshwar Nikhar accept Medicare?
- Nirjaleshwar Nikhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirjaleshwar Nikhar's NPI (1366537938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.