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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1467697839 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Metairie, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 743 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$94.76
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Achal Sahai, MD filed 3,734 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Metairie, Louisiana, prescribing 79% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Achal Sahai, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,734 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Achal Sahai, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Achal Sahai, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,734 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Achal Sahai, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2005 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Metairie, LA, 70002, with a listed phone of (504) 842-4168. NPI 1467697839 was issued on 12/12/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,734 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 743 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $733K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1467697839 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/12/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Achal Sahai, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Ochsner Clinic LLC
Metairie, LA
South Louisiana Medical Associates
Houma, LA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Achal Sahai, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$95
Largest payer
Baxter Healthcare
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Achal Sahai, MD - brand share 21.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 3,734 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,734
Total Claims
$733K
Total Drug Cost
743
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,347
- Total Day Supply
- 278,906
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $680K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 67, 65-74: 339, 75-84: 249, 85+: 88
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Achal Sahai, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
370 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
310 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
297 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
284 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
270 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
264 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
192 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
184 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 370 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 310 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 297 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 284 |
| Spironolactone | 270 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 264 |
| Carvedilol | 192 |
| Furosemide | 184 |
| Losartan Potassium | 146 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 123 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Achal Sahai, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Achal Sahai, MD's 3,734 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sahai.
Dr. Rehan Ali
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Amit Amin
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Gerardo Aristimuno
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Ayush Arora
Thibodaux, LA
Dr. Sergio Barrios
M.D.
Slidell, LA
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achal Sahai, MD's specialty? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Metairie, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Achal Sahai, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Achal Sahai, MD wrote 3,734 Medicare Part D claims totaling $733K in drug costs for 743 beneficiaries.
Where is Achal Sahai, MD located? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD is located at 2005 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Metairie, LA, 70002. Phone: (504) 842-4168.
What is Achal Sahai, MD's NPI number? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467697839, issued on 12/12/2008.
Does Achal Sahai, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $680K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Achal Sahai, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Achal Sahai, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Achal Sahai, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,734 Part D claims and 743 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Achal Sahai, MD's credentials? ▼
Achal Sahai, MD's NPI is 1467697839 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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