Dr. Ashish Pulikal, M.D
Thoracic Surgery
12+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Ashish Pulikal
Ashish Pulikal, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Indianapolis, IN.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
12
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Class of 2014
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 201091 | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — |
| Indiana | 01083807A | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Ashish Pulikal
With 12 years of practice, Dr. Ashish Pulikal is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D, after earning their medical degree at Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2014. Dr. currently practices at Radiology Of Indiana P C in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588084685, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Ashish Pulikal as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 80 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 262 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Ashish Pulikal received $8K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are in line with specialist-level consulting and speaker-program participation.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$8K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 46256
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ashish Pulikal
What does Dr. Ashish Pulikal specialize in?
Dr. Ashish Pulikal specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program.
Where does Dr. Ashish Pulikal practice?
Dr. Ashish Pulikal practices at Radiology Of Indiana P C in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Does Dr. Ashish Pulikal accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Ashish Pulikal accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 80 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Ashish Pulikal's NPI number?
Dr. Ashish Pulikal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588084685. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Ashish Pulikal been practicing?
Dr. Ashish Pulikal has approximately 12 years of practice experience, having graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2014.