Ananda Walaliyadda, M.D.
NPI 1497747703 · Specialist · Pocatello, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ananda Walaliyadda, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Pocatello, ID (NPI 1497747703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497747703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M8731 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
6,798 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 1,526 | $115 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 623 | $64 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 527 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 498 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 441 | $10 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 426 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 255 | 198 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 195 | 156 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 175 | 112 |
| Allopurinol | 92 | 54 |
| Leflunomide | 82 | 56 |
| Celecoxib | 60 | 42 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 56 | 42 |
| Adalimumab |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2022-06-29
- Certified
- 2022-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ananda Walaliyadda's NPI number?
- Ananda Walaliyadda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497747703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ananda Walaliyadda's specialty?
- Ananda Walaliyadda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ananda Walaliyadda located?
- Ananda Walaliyadda's practice location on file with NPPES is 1448 E Center St, Pocatello, ID 83201-4132.
- What is Ananda Walaliyadda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ananda Walaliyadda is (208) 234-1300.
- Does Ananda Walaliyadda accept Medicare?
- Ananda Walaliyadda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ananda Walaliyadda's NPI active?
- Yes — Ananda Walaliyadda's NPI (1497747703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.