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ESSENTIAL DRUGS INC
NPI 1538735345
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Flushing, NY

Active since June 02, 2021
13615 41ST AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11355(347) 732-0905(718) 732-0797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Essential Drugs Inc NPPES

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

ESSENTIAL DRUGS INC (NPI 1538735345) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Flushing, New York and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. The organization lists Mohsin Chishti, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538735345
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameESSENTIAL DRUGS INC
Location Address13615 41ST AVEFlushing, NY 11355-2433
Mailing Address13615 41st AveFlushing, NY 11355-2433 · (347) 732-0905 · Fax (718) 732-0797
Phone(347) 732-0905
Fax(718) 732-0797
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMohsin ChishtiPresident · (347) 732-0905
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1538735345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
13615 41ST AVE, Flushing, NY 11355
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 6

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Essential Drugs Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Essential Drugs Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Flushing, NY
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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Essential Drugs Inc has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20405411
Medicare Participant SinceJuly 1, 2021
Supplier Location13615 41st AveFlushing, NY 11355
Phone(347) 732-0905
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Infusion Drugs
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Oral Anticancer Drugs
FDA anticancer drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs
FDA antiemetic drugs
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ANTHONY GAO
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
13615 41ST AVE
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (347) 732-0905

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Essential Drugs Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essential Drugs Inc is 1538735345. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2021.

Where is Essential Drugs Inc located?

Essential Drugs Inc is located at 13615 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355. The listed phone number is (347) 732-0905.

What is Essential Drugs Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Essential Drugs Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Essential Drugs Inc does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

What insurance does Essential Drugs Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 43 other insurers list Essential Drugs Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Essential Drugs Inc was last updated on February 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.