Vasanthan Kuppuswamy, MD
NPI 1134649270 · Hospitalist Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasanthan Kuppuswamy, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1134649270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134649270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019007766 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 14 |
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 12 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425-1003Phone: (843) 792-1414
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-06-09
- Certified
- 2025-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's NPI number?
- Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134649270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's specialty?
- Vasanthan Kuppuswamy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasanthan Kuppuswamy located?
- Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasanthan Kuppuswamy is (314) 362-5000.
- Does Vasanthan Kuppuswamy accept Medicare?
- Vasanthan Kuppuswamy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasanthan Kuppuswamy's NPI (1134649270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.