Ashish Pulikal, M.D
NPI 1588084685 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashish Pulikal, M.D is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1588084685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588084685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201091 (NC)
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
12 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
215 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 55 | $190 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $82 |
| Initial Removal of Wedge of Lung Tissue Using an Endoscope32666 | 23 | $502 |
| Removal of Foreign Body in Lining of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32653 | 22 | $524 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 20 | $179 |
| Partial Removal of Chest Cavity Lining and Lung Lining Using an Endoscope32651 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,095 across 18 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
- 2014-04-16
- Last updated
- 2021-06-14
- Certified
- 2021-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashish Pulikal's NPI number?
- Ashish Pulikal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588084685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashish Pulikal's specialty?
- Ashish Pulikal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashish Pulikal located?
- Ashish Pulikal's practice location on file with NPPES is 7120 Clearvista Dr Ste 5300, Indianapolis, IN 46256-5300.
- What is Ashish Pulikal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashish Pulikal is (317) 355-7220.
- Does Ashish Pulikal accept Medicare?
- Ashish Pulikal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashish Pulikal's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashish Pulikal's NPI (1588084685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.