Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rahul Argula, MBBS
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1386841583
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414 - Mailing address
-
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 2, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- South Carolina #29733 · South Carolina #LL29733
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386841583. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
994
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$84,275
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 132 | 74 | $163 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 106 | 47 | $203 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 104 | 99 | $8 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 100 | 100 | $8 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 91 | 59 | $135 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 86 | 86 | $10 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 69 | 69 | $8 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 60 | 34 | $113 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 38 | 38 | $21 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 38 | 38 | $22 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Charleston Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$40,816
Transactions
61
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 40 | $28,895.68 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 11 | $7,438.79 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 10 | $4,481.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,988
Patients
337
Total drug cost
$12,509,796
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 431 | 52 | $2,310,495 |
| Adempas (Riociguat) | Brand | 311 | 35 | $4,306,445 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 277 | 43 | $363,695 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 159 | 46 | $2,651 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 132 | 53 | $1,268 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 116 | 13 | $1,492,875 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 109 | 19 | $23,568 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 100 | 16 | $57,251 |
| Tyvaso Dpi (Treprostinil) | Brand | 89 | 16 | $2,236,629 |
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 73 | 0 | $1,355,436 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rahul Argula's medical specialty?
Dr. Rahul Argula practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Rahul Argula practice?
Dr. Rahul Argula practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Rahul Argula's NPI?
Dr. Rahul Argula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386841583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rahul Argula accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rahul Argula accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rahul Argula commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.