Paul Alappat, MD
NPI 1801970645 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Fairmont, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Alappat, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Fairmont, WV (NPI 1801970645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801970645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME.151357 (FL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
438 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 35 Minutes99232 | 68 | $80 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 40 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 40 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 33 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 76 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 63 | 34 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 60 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 55 | 17 |
| Spironolactone | 53 | 25 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 51 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$455 across 26 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Huntington WayFairmont, WV 26554-8819Phone: (304) 363-6210Fax: (304) 363-0952
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2021-08-17
- Certified
- 2021-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Alappat's NPI number?
- Paul Alappat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801970645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Alappat's specialty?
- Paul Alappat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Alappat located?
- Paul Alappat's practice location on file with NPPES is 1703 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-1320.
- What is Paul Alappat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Alappat is (304) 363-6210.
- Does Paul Alappat accept Medicare?
- Paul Alappat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Alappat's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Alappat's NPI (1801970645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.