Amar L. Pohwani, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Amar L. Pohwani is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Modesto, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Amar L. Pohwani, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 36+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 36 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2953dNPPES updated 2018-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,398
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
518
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,198
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $554k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.4k received from industry
69 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Amar L. Pohwani's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Amar L. Pohwani
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amar L. Pohwani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Modesto 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 Amar L. Pohwani
Dr. Pohwani is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Modesto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 550-4570.
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 Amar L. Pohwani
Practice Location
1409 E Briggsmore Ave, Modesto, CA 95355-2707
Mailing Address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
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