Nishkarsh Saxena, MD
NPI 1548524408 · Nephrology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nishkarsh Saxena, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1548524408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548524408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A167086 (CA)
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
14 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
2,017 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 406 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 383 | $129 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 374 | $352 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 339 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 167 | $293 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 226 | 54 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 150 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 131 | 45 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 126 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 115 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 35 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,778 across 74 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
- 2012-06-26
- Last updated
- 2020-07-08
- Certified
- 2020-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nishkarsh Saxena's NPI number?
- Nishkarsh Saxena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548524408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nishkarsh Saxena's specialty?
- Nishkarsh Saxena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nishkarsh Saxena located?
- Nishkarsh Saxena's practice location on file with NPPES is 568 E Herndon Ave Ste 201, Fresno, CA 93720-2989.
- What is Nishkarsh Saxena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nishkarsh Saxena is (559) 228-6600.
- Does Nishkarsh Saxena accept Medicare?
- Nishkarsh Saxena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nishkarsh Saxena's NPI active?
- Yes — Nishkarsh Saxena's NPI (1548524408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.