Arvind Nirula, M.D.
NPI 1437285095 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arvind Nirula, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1437285095).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437285095
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G83998 (CA)
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
2,226 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 | 738 | $142 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 340 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 215 | $125 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 214 | $9 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 135 | $228 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 482 | 119 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 323 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 319 | 103 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 260 | 78 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 212 | 73 |
| Carvedilol | 190 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,593 across 92 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
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2020-11-09
- Certified
- 2020-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arvind Nirula's NPI number?
- Arvind Nirula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437285095, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arvind Nirula's specialty?
- Arvind Nirula is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arvind Nirula located?
- Arvind Nirula's practice location on file with NPPES is 18111 Brookhurst St # 5100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6728.
- What is Arvind Nirula's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arvind Nirula is (714) 546-2238.
- Does Arvind Nirula accept Medicare?
- Arvind Nirula is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arvind Nirula's NPI active?
- Yes — Arvind Nirula's NPI (1437285095) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.