Nihas Wagal, DO
NPI 1548764590 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihas Wagal, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1548764590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548764590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
856 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 224 | $55 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 | 128 | $1,171 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 107 | $179 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 101 | $106 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 69 | $110 |
| Chemical Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Imaging Guidance36482 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$911 across 28 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
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2022-05-06
- Certified
- 2022-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihas Wagal's NPI number?
- Nihas Wagal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548764590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihas Wagal's specialty?
- Nihas Wagal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihas Wagal located?
- Nihas Wagal's practice location on file with NPPES is 6860 Austin St Ste 400, Forest Hills, NY 11375-4245.
- What is Nihas Wagal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihas Wagal is (866) 607-2308.
- Does Nihas Wagal accept Medicare?
- Nihas Wagal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihas Wagal's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihas Wagal's NPI (1548764590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.