Achal Sahai, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Achal Sahai is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Metairie, LA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Achal Sahai, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Metairie, LA in independent practice. Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-6320
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.2%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
437
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
743
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,734
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $733k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$95 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Achal Sahai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 23, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Achal Sahai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Achal Sahai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Metairie required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Achal Sahai
Dr. Sahai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Metairie, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 842-4168.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Achal Sahai
Practice Location
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-6320
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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