PUSHKAR ASHOK ARGEKAR M.D.
NPI 1063629657
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Parma Heights, OH

Q: What is Pushkar Argekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pushkar Argekar is 1063629657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2007.

Q: What is Pushkar Argekar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pushkar Argekar was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9050 N CHURCH DR, PARMA HEIGHTS, OH 44130(440) 292-0226(440) 292-0228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Pushkar Ashok Argekar M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PUSHKAR ASHOK ARGEKAR M.D. (NPI 1063629657) is an individual nephrology provider in Parma Heights, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.093470) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parma Community General Hospital, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063629657

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NamePUSHKAR ASHOK ARGEKARCredential: M.D.

Location Address9050 N CHURCH DRParma Heights, OH 44130-4701

Mailing Address805 Columbia Rd Ste 109Westlake, OH 44145-1461 · (440) 799-4224 · Fax (440) 799-4228

Phone(440) 292-0226

Fax(440) 292-0228

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 2026

NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1063629657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.093470

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 57.007228 (OH)

9050 N CHURCH DR, Parma Heights, OH 44130

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2962174OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Pushkar Ashok Argekar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395899330

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091022000756

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Pushkar Argekar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Americare Kidney Institute LLC

10 mi

Nephrology

805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
32 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013349471 (216) 228-5500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

386 services154 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

306 services225 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

252 services90 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

221 services143 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

218 services33 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

116 services108 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Parma Community General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Parma, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360041

Location7007 Powers BoulevardParma, OH 44129 · Cuyahoga County

Medina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Medina, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360091

Location1000 East Washington StreetMedina, OH 44256 · Medina County

Emergency services

Uh Cleveland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360137

Location11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southwest General Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Middleburg Heights, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360155

Location18697 Bagley RoadMiddleburg Heights, OH 44130 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360180

Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%464 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

100%77 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%1,365 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

74%265 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%63 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%269 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

100%644 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

100%427 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

87%269 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

33%269 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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