Vikram Talwar, MD
NPI 1164499901 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Danville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikram Talwar, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Danville, CA (NPI 1164499901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164499901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A69678 (CA)
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
20 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
284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 156 | $153 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $197 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $109 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 26 | $53 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 13 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$197 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$370 across 5 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
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2017-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikram Talwar's NPI number?
- Vikram Talwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164499901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikram Talwar's specialty?
- Vikram Talwar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikram Talwar located?
- Vikram Talwar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1320 El Capitan Dr, Danville, CA 94526-6258.
- What is Vikram Talwar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikram Talwar is (925) 275-0700.
- Does Vikram Talwar accept Medicare?
- Vikram Talwar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikram Talwar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikram Talwar's NPI (1164499901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.