Sameer Talwalkar, M.D.
NPI 1871631002 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Tempe, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sameer Talwalkar, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Tempe, AZ (NPI 1871631002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871631002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59536 (AZ)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,168 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 791 | $16 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 674 | $16 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tissue, Manual, Each Additional Multiplex Stain Procedure88377 | 465 | $58 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 412 | $25 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 204 | $37 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 120 | $32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,927 across 9 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 (2)
- 1900 N Higley RdGilbert, AZ 85234-1604Phone: (602) 685-5211Fax: (602) 685-5325
- 1400 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202-4707Phone: (602) 685-5211Fax: (602) 685-5325
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-01
- Last updated
- 2020-02-10
- Certified
- 2020-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sameer Talwalkar's NPI number?
- Sameer Talwalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871631002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sameer Talwalkar's specialty?
- Sameer Talwalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sameer Talwalkar located?
- Sameer Talwalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1255 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ 85281-1210.
- What is Sameer Talwalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sameer Talwalkar is (602) 685-5211.
- Does Sameer Talwalkar accept Medicare?
- Sameer Talwalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sameer Talwalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Sameer Talwalkar's NPI (1871631002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.