Achal Sahai, MD
NPI 1467697839 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Achal Sahai, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1467697839).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467697839
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 279919 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
970 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 | 319 | $92 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 161 | $8 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 136 | $127 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 110 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 81 | $138 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 744 | 275 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 563 | 195 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 549 | 197 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 529 | 132 |
| Spironolactone | 500 | 175 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 410 | 158 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 3 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
- 2008-12-12
- Last updated
- 2022-02-24
- Certified
- 2022-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Achal Sahai's NPI number?
- Achal Sahai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467697839, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Achal Sahai's specialty?
- Achal Sahai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Achal Sahai located?
- Achal Sahai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-6320.
- What is Achal Sahai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Achal Sahai is (504) 842-4168.
- Does Achal Sahai accept Medicare?
- Achal Sahai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Achal Sahai's NPI active?
- Yes — Achal Sahai's NPI (1467697839) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.