Quick answers
- Does Achal Sahai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Achal Sahai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Achal Sahai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 1,118 services for Achal Sahai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Achal Sahai's NPI number?
- 1467697839. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Achal Sahai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 479 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,118 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)161 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)136 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)81 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Achal Sahai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Achal Sahai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190202
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190308
- St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190079
Practice locations
Addresses where Achal Sahai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1990 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 (985) 868‑9300
- 2005 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 70002 (504) 836‑9820
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Achal Sahai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- South Louisiana Medical Associates113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other interventional cardiologists in Houma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houma, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467697839 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians