Mehul Garala, MD
NPI 1821206442 · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Glenview, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehul Garala, MD is a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Glenview, IL (NPI 1821206442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821206442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036124876 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianPrimary2081S0010XLicense 036124876 (IL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,265 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 720 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 460 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 279 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 231 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $132 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 293 | 259 |
| Gabapentin | 135 | 40 |
| Naproxen | 99 | 93 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 32 | 26 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 4 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
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2018-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehul Garala's NPI number?
- Mehul Garala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821206442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehul Garala's specialty?
- Mehul Garala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehul Garala located?
- Mehul Garala's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 Ravine Way Ste 200, Glenview, IL 60025.
- What is Mehul Garala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehul Garala is (847) 998-5680.
- Does Mehul Garala accept Medicare?
- Mehul Garala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehul Garala's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehul Garala's NPI (1821206442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.