Suresh Rijhwani, MD
NPI 1619966512 · Nephrology Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suresh Rijhwani, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1619966512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619966512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101235320 (VA)
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
20 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
1,654 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 35 Minutes99232 | 395 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 359 | $116 |
| 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 | 200 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 118 | $169 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 282 | 91 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 246 | 58 |
| Carvedilol | 194 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 | 50 |
| Prednisone | 153 | 45 |
| Furosemide | 135 | 52 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$421 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
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2007-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suresh Rijhwani's NPI number?
- Suresh Rijhwani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619966512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suresh Rijhwani's specialty?
- Suresh Rijhwani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suresh Rijhwani located?
- Suresh Rijhwani's practice location on file with NPPES is 907 Medical Tower, Norfolk, VA 23507-1970.
- What is Suresh Rijhwani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suresh Rijhwani is (757) 627-7301.
- Does Suresh Rijhwani accept Medicare?
- Suresh Rijhwani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suresh Rijhwani's NPI active?
- Yes — Suresh Rijhwani's NPI (1619966512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.