Arup Achari, MD
NPI 1538146022 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arup Achari, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1538146022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538146022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1827 (TX)
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
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
6,640 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 MillicuriesA9555 | 868 | $253 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress78492 | 859 | $1,508 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 836 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 727 | $183 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 727 | $37 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,350 | 424 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,346 | 394 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,135 | 339 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 946 | 282 |
| Ezetimibe | 760 | 256 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 758 | 140 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,123 across 45 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
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2016-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arup Achari's NPI number?
- Arup Achari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538146022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arup Achari's specialty?
- Arup Achari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arup Achari located?
- Arup Achari's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005-1713.
- What is Arup Achari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arup Achari is (713) 526-5511.
- Does Arup Achari accept Medicare?
- Arup Achari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arup Achari's NPI active?
- Yes — Arup Achari's NPI (1538146022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.