Viren Premnath Punja, M.D.
NPI 1144540295 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viren Premnath Punja, M.D. is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1144540295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144540295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT196177 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
575 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 319 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 112 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 54 | $45 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 | $193 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 19 | $26 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76775 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$575 across 22 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-10
- Last updated
- 2019-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viren Premnath Punja's NPI number?
- Viren Premnath Punja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144540295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viren Premnath Punja's specialty?
- Viren Premnath Punja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viren Premnath Punja located?
- Viren Premnath Punja's practice location on file with NPPES is 7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000, Omaha, NE 68124-2323.
- What is Viren Premnath Punja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viren Premnath Punja is (402) 717-4900.
- Does Viren Premnath Punja accept Medicare?
- Viren Premnath Punja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viren Premnath Punja's NPI active?
- Yes — Viren Premnath Punja's NPI (1144540295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.