Vikash Sinha, MD
NPI 1740628726 · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikash Sinha, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1740628726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740628726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036132987 (IL)
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
13 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
3,491 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 | 1,301 | $106 |
| 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 | 374 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 370 | $117 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 310 | $59 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 261 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 243 | 98 |
| Carvedilol | 165 | 65 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 154 | 60 |
| Allopurinol | 147 | 44 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 130 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 129 | 50 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 114 | 42 |
| Torsemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 6 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
- 2013-06-12
- Last updated
- 2024-10-29
- Certified
- 2024-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikash Sinha's NPI number?
- Vikash Sinha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740628726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikash Sinha's specialty?
- Vikash Sinha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikash Sinha located?
- Vikash Sinha's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410-5538.
- What is Vikash Sinha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikash Sinha is (219) 472-0379.
- Does Vikash Sinha accept Medicare?
- Vikash Sinha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikash Sinha's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikash Sinha's NPI (1740628726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.