Priya Nileshwar, DO
NPI 1740718535 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Priya Nileshwar, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1740718535).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740718535
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- SL1213 (NV)
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
9 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
397 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 282 | $118 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 42 | $169 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 38 | $199 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 35 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$199 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 28 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 26 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$223 across 7 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
- 2017-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-29
- Certified
- 2025-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Priya Nileshwar's NPI number?
- Priya Nileshwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740718535, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Priya Nileshwar's specialty?
- Priya Nileshwar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Priya Nileshwar located?
- Priya Nileshwar's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056-7336.
- What is Priya Nileshwar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Priya Nileshwar is (504) 393-4376.
- Does Priya Nileshwar accept Medicare?
- Priya Nileshwar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Priya Nileshwar's NPI active?
- Yes — Priya Nileshwar's NPI (1740718535) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.