Arvind Yertha, MD
NPI 1720178197 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arvind Yertha, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1720178197).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720178197
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 026339 (LA)
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
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
1,763 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 | 568 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 276 | $71 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 221 | $199 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $89 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 124 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 505 | 180 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 326 | 84 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 221 | 49 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 175 | 56 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 106 | 42 |
| Roflumilast | 79 | 16 |
| Tiotropium Bromide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,592 across 43 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
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2022-12-30
- Certified
- 2022-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arvind Yertha's NPI number?
- Arvind Yertha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720178197, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arvind Yertha's specialty?
- Arvind Yertha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arvind Yertha located?
- Arvind Yertha's practice location on file with NPPES is 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401a, Hammond, LA 70403-1426.
- What is Arvind Yertha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arvind Yertha is (985) 230-1580.
- Does Arvind Yertha accept Medicare?
- Arvind Yertha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arvind Yertha's NPI active?
- Yes — Arvind Yertha's NPI (1720178197) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.