Asha Cherian, FNP-C
NPI 1720470578 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asha Cherian, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720470578).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720470578
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP127369 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
389 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 124 | $80 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $117 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 19 | $10 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 47 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 102 | 71 |
| Losartan Potassium | 93 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 88 | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 62 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$617 across 30 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
- 2015-03-02
- Last updated
- 2022-03-01
- Certified
- 2022-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asha Cherian's NPI number?
- Asha Cherian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720470578, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asha Cherian's specialty?
- Asha Cherian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Asha Cherian located?
- Asha Cherian's practice location on file with NPPES is 6620 Main St Ste 1225, Houston, TX 77030-2331.
- What is Asha Cherian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asha Cherian is (832) 548-9775.
- Does Asha Cherian accept Medicare?
- Asha Cherian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asha Cherian's NPI active?
- Yes — Asha Cherian's NPI (1720470578) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.