Anshul Acharya, MD
NPI 1437546488 · Family Medicine Physician · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anshul Acharya, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1437546488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437546488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
298 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 | 134 | $97 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 105 | $48 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 40 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 19 | $144 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 726 | 234 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 623 | 188 |
| Losartan Potassium | 287 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 217 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 211 | 54 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2015-04-16
- Last updated
- 2018-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anshul Acharya's NPI number?
- Anshul Acharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437546488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anshul Acharya's specialty?
- Anshul Acharya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anshul Acharya located?
- Anshul Acharya's practice location on file with NPPES is 605 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056-7302.
- What is Anshul Acharya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anshul Acharya is (504) 371-6550.
- Does Anshul Acharya accept Medicare?
- Anshul Acharya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anshul Acharya's NPI active?
- Yes — Anshul Acharya's NPI (1437546488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.