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- 757 E 81St Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
About Dr. Sinha
Based in Merrillville, IN, Vikash K. Sinha, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Vikash is also listed as specializing in nephrology. According to Medicare claims data, Vikash cared for 1,257 Medicare patients across 3,491 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1740628726 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (219) 472-0379
- Email not available
Practice Locations
757 E 81ST AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,491 services · 1,257 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
124 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
1,301 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
374 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
370 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
310 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
261 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
168 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
167 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | Office visit | 99454 |
123 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Merrillville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sinha specialize in?
Dr. Sinha is an internist in Merrillville, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sinha located?
Dr. Sinha is listed at 757 E 81St Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sinha's phone number?
The number on file is (219) 472-0379. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sinha's NPI number?
Dr. Sinha's National Provider Identifier is 1740628726. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Sinha go to medical school?
Dr. Sinha attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sinha been practicing?
Dr. Sinha has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sinha do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sinha provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sinha confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sinha. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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