Rigved Tadwalkar, M.D., M.S.
NPI 1679885883 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rigved Tadwalkar, M.D., M.S. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1679885883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679885883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., M.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A119697 (CA)
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
15 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
2,341 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 536 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 533 | $195 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 243 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 186 | $123 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 170 | $220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 525 | 159 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 385 | 113 |
| Ezetimibe | 317 | 91 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 286 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 269 | 79 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 197 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70,677 across 203 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
- 2010-07-06
- Last updated
- 2024-01-25
- Certified
- 2024-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rigved Tadwalkar's NPI number?
- Rigved Tadwalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679885883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rigved Tadwalkar's specialty?
- Rigved Tadwalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rigved Tadwalkar located?
- Rigved Tadwalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 360w, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2175.
- What is Rigved Tadwalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rigved Tadwalkar is (310) 829-7678.
- Does Rigved Tadwalkar accept Medicare?
- Rigved Tadwalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rigved Tadwalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Rigved Tadwalkar's NPI (1679885883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.