2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1649263690 M.D.
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HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
555
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$21.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 555 claims across 151 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $21.57 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. filed 555 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2005

NPI 1649263690

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

555 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649263690. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 176 VERSAILLES BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303, with a listed phone of (318) 445-9331. NPI 1649263690 was issued on 08/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGARWAL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 555 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

176 VERSAILLES BLVD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303

Provider Details

NPI 1649263690
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/25/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. 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.

FREEDMAN CLINIC OF INTERNAL MEDICINE LLP
ALEXANDRIA, 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 HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

555
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,069
Total Day Supply
31,126
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
146
Pantoprazole Sodium
84
Famotidine
51
Sucralfate
48
Mesalamine Er
Mesalamine
26
Colestipol Hcl
20
Dicyclomine Hcl
20
Esomeprazole Magnesium
19
Linzess
Linaclotide
16
Balsalazide Disodium
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s 555 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AGARWAL.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s specialty?
HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. wrote 555 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. located?
HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. is located at 176 VERSAILLES BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303. Phone: (318) 445-9331.
What is HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649263690, issued on 08/25/2005.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 555 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s credentials?
HARISHWAR AGARWAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1649263690 with credentials M.D.. 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

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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