Nihal Sandhu, MD
NPI 1649244476 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Nanuet, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihal Sandhu, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Nanuet, NY (NPI 1649244476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649244476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 151247 (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 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
2,903 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 50 Minutes99233 | 761 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 574 | $145 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 425 | $120 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 214 | $45 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 211 | $66 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 534 | 194 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 489 | 145 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 360 | 127 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 162 | 73 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 157 | 43 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 150 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$559 across 20 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
- 2006-02-16
- Last updated
- 2014-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihal Sandhu's NPI number?
- Nihal Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649244476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihal Sandhu's specialty?
- Nihal Sandhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihal Sandhu located?
- Nihal Sandhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Old Turnpike Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954-2461.
- What is Nihal Sandhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihal Sandhu is (845) 623-6661.
- Does Nihal Sandhu accept Medicare?
- Nihal Sandhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihal Sandhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihal Sandhu's NPI (1649244476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.