Arshad Ali, MD
NPI 1508178526 · Nephrology Physician · Cadillac, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arshad Ali, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Cadillac, MI (NPI 1508178526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508178526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301106675 (MI)
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
15 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
1,213 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 | 795 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 164 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 58 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 58 | $165 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 57 | $210 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 505 | 124 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 307 | 80 |
| Bumetanide | 295 | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 264 | 84 |
| Telmisartan | 217 | 66 |
| Lisinopril | 205 | 58 |
| Furosemide | 175 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,437 across 68 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
- 2010-07-07
- Last updated
- 2016-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arshad Ali's NPI number?
- Arshad Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508178526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arshad Ali's specialty?
- Arshad Ali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arshad Ali located?
- Arshad Ali's practice location on file with NPPES is 8795 Pine Ridge Dr, Cadillac, MI 49601-9720.
- What is Arshad Ali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arshad Ali is (231) 779-9960.
- Does Arshad Ali accept Medicare?
- Arshad Ali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arshad Ali's NPI active?
- Yes — Arshad Ali's NPI (1508178526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.