Erna Nishime, MD
NPI 1881770394 · Transplant Surgery Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erna Nishime, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1881770394).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881770394
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A80830 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 63 | 27 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 63 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 50 | 22 |
| Spironolactone | 48 | 26 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 45 | — |
| Carvedilol | 38 | 18 |
| Torsemide | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2021-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erna Nishime's NPI number?
- Erna Nishime's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881770394, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erna Nishime's specialty?
- Erna Nishime is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erna Nishime located?
- Erna Nishime's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 International Cir, San Jose, CA 95119-1130.
- What is Erna Nishime's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erna Nishime is (408) 972-7000.
- Does Erna Nishime accept Medicare?
- Erna Nishime is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erna Nishime's NPI active?
- Yes — Erna Nishime's NPI (1881770394) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.