Nirmal Sunkara, M.D.
NPI 1396908141 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirmal Sunkara, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1396908141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396908141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13995 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,099 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 291 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 167 | $8 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress With Concurrent Ct Scan78431 | 104 | $83 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Heart Muscle Blood Flow By Pet78434 | 103 | $27 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 90 | $13 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 68 | 31 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 61 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 52 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 50 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 | 15 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,059 across 17 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
- 2008-07-02
- Last updated
- 2018-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirmal Sunkara's NPI number?
- Nirmal Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396908141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirmal Sunkara's specialty?
- Nirmal Sunkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirmal Sunkara located?
- Nirmal Sunkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868.
- What is Nirmal Sunkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirmal Sunkara is (714) 456-3868.
- Does Nirmal Sunkara accept Medicare?
- Nirmal Sunkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirmal Sunkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirmal Sunkara's NPI (1396908141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.