Gaurav Agarwal, M.D.
NPI 1649293382 · Nephrology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gaurav Agarwal, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1649293382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649293382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 33234 (AL)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
430 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 125 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 106 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $72 |
| 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 | 67 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $158 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 677 | 248 |
| Prednisone | 477 | 180 |
| Carvedilol | 308 | 123 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 302 | 121 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 | 84 |
| Losartan Potassium | 203 | 77 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1915 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2003Phone: (205) 975-9200Fax: (205) 996-6555
- 404 10th St SwDemotte, IN 46310-9298Phone: (219) 987-6010Fax: (219) 987-4546
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
- Certified
- 2023-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gaurav Agarwal's NPI number?
- Gaurav Agarwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649293382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gaurav Agarwal's specialty?
- Gaurav Agarwal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gaurav Agarwal located?
- Gaurav Agarwal's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249.
- What is Gaurav Agarwal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gaurav Agarwal is (205) 934-4011.
- Does Gaurav Agarwal accept Medicare?
- Gaurav Agarwal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gaurav Agarwal's NPI active?
- Yes — Gaurav Agarwal's NPI (1649293382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.