Arul Verghis, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

(502) 366-7317Louisville, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Arul Verghis, MD in person in Louisville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 35 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 13 Anesthesiology providers in KYSee all Anesthesiology in Louisville35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2017dNPPES updated 2020-10-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4402 Churchman Ave Suite 302, Louisville, KY 40215-1190

Fax: (502) 366-7318
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Kentucky, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

61.33%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+56.2 pts)

61.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.8%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

302

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

713

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,245

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $281k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$56 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Arul Verghis's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 28, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in LouisvilleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Arul Verghis

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Arul Verghis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Louisville 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 Arul Verghis

Dr. Verghis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Louisville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 366-7317.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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