Ashok Behl, MD
NPI 1598877508 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Porterville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashok Behl, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Porterville, CA (NPI 1598877508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598877508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A38400 (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
19 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
3,419 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,456 | $137 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 334 | $109 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 325 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 317 | $7 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 200 | $43 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 294 | 85 |
| Furosemide | 286 | 79 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 284 | 84 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 258 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 216 | 68 |
| Nitroglycerin | 189 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 172 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2011-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashok Behl's NPI number?
- Ashok Behl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598877508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashok Behl's specialty?
- Ashok Behl is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashok Behl located?
- Ashok Behl's practice location on file with NPPES is 567 West Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257.
- What is Ashok Behl's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashok Behl is (559) 781-0386.
- Does Ashok Behl accept Medicare?
- Ashok Behl is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashok Behl's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashok Behl's NPI (1598877508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.