Megha Penmetsa, MD
NPI 1386137818 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Megha Penmetsa, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1386137818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386137818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95290 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 45 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 40 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 23 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | — |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001Phone: (336) 716-4490
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-09
- Last updated
- 2025-07-29
- Certified
- 2025-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Megha Penmetsa's NPI number?
- Megha Penmetsa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386137818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Megha Penmetsa's specialty?
- Megha Penmetsa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Megha Penmetsa located?
- Megha Penmetsa's practice location on file with NPPES is 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300, West Columbia, SC 29169-4815.
- What is Megha Penmetsa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Megha Penmetsa is (803) 744-4900.
- Does Megha Penmetsa accept Medicare?
- Megha Penmetsa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Megha Penmetsa's NPI active?
- Yes — Megha Penmetsa's NPI (1386137818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.