Nazar Golewale, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Nazar Golewale is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology specialist based in Merrillville, IN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nazar Golewale, MD practices as part of a group vascular & interventional radiology specialist practice in Merrillville, IN. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 23% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8127 Merrillville Rd Ste 1b, Merrillville, IN 46410-6306
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.59/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.79%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
9.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
427
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
210
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
531
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $43k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+25%) — 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 (+19%) — 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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$81.8k received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Nazar Golewale's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Taxonomy: 2085R0204X
Mailing address
244 W Central Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-3813
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular & Interventional Radiology Care With Nazar Golewale
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nazar Golewale for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Merrillville 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 Nazar Golewale
Dr. Golewale is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Merrillville, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (574) 258-1100.
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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Contact Nazar Golewale
Practice Location
8127 Merrillville Rd Ste 1b, Merrillville, IN 46410-6306
Mailing Address
244 W Central Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-3813
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