Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Arup Achari, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1538146022
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1701 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 770051713
(713) 526-5511
fax (713) 520-4755 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4767
Houston, TX 772104767
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 28, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J1827
- Medicaid
- TX #129819201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538146022. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
14,618
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,828,026
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 5,416 | 52 | $0 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 3,084 | 764 | $53 | |
A9555 |
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 1,063 | 748 | $191 | |
78492 |
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress | 752 | 745 | $1,347 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 649 | 601 | $191 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 648 | 600 | $38 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 632 | 432 | $14 | |
93015 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 580 | 515 | $68 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 429 | 323 | $129 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 349 | 343 | $195 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 118 peers in Houston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 102× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,123
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 10 | $244.72 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $241.57 | |
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 3 | $141.43 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $134.70 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $59.59 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $58.50 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $51.54 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $47.36 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $46.25 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | 1 | $34.24 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $33.99 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $29.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,764
Patients
2,337
Total drug cost
$1,975,881
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,254 | 361 | $20,028 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,117 | 342 | $21,994 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 885 | 288 | $19,800 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 816 | 253 | $8,269 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 645 | 204 | $12,364 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 600 | 202 | $30,649 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 519 | 120 | $571,080 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 327 | 95 | $412,962 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 311 | 107 | $4,089 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 267 | 84 | $2,506 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Arup Achari's medical specialty?
Dr. Arup Achari practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Arup Achari practice?
Dr. Arup Achari practices at 1701 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 770051713. Office phone: 7135265511.
What is Dr. Arup Achari's NPI?
Dr. Arup Achari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538146022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arup Achari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arup Achari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arup Achari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785); Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries (HCPCS A9555). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.