Avanka Lowe, M.D.
NPI 1790131159 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Avanka Lowe, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1790131159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790131159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 67488 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 135 | $108 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 103 | $72 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78830 | 41 | $64 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 37 | $109 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 20 | $108 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, at Least 2 Areas Or Separate Acquisitions, Single Day Imaging, Or Single Area Or Acquisition Over Multiple Days78832 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 2 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
- 2016-05-04
- Last updated
- 2025-06-23
- Certified
- 2025-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Avanka Lowe's NPI number?
- Avanka Lowe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790131159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Avanka Lowe's specialty?
- Avanka Lowe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Avanka Lowe located?
- Avanka Lowe's practice location on file with NPPES is 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-4330.
- What is Avanka Lowe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Avanka Lowe is (520) 694-0111.
- Does Avanka Lowe accept Medicare?
- Avanka Lowe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Avanka Lowe's NPI active?
- Yes — Avanka Lowe's NPI (1790131159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.