Vinita Sehgal, MD
NPI 1588672380 · Nephrology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinita Sehgal, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1588672380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588672380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 191563 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,119 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 462 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 315 | $200 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 208 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $141 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $188 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 201 | 76 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 198 | 59 |
| Famotidine | 120 | 39 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 117 | 41 |
| Tacrolimus | 106 | 28 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 98 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 80 | 33 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2019-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinita Sehgal's NPI number?
- Vinita Sehgal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588672380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinita Sehgal's specialty?
- Vinita Sehgal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinita Sehgal located?
- Vinita Sehgal's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029-6501.
- What is Vinita Sehgal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinita Sehgal is (212) 987-3100.
- Does Vinita Sehgal accept Medicare?
- Vinita Sehgal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinita Sehgal's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinita Sehgal's NPI (1588672380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.