Viji Sankar, MD
NPI 1164570156 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viji Sankar, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1164570156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164570156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A73797 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 109 | 50 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 97 | 36 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 93 | 35 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 76 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 60 | 28 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Breyna | 36 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viji Sankar's NPI number?
- Viji Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164570156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viji Sankar's specialty?
- Viji Sankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viji Sankar located?
- Viji Sankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507.
- What is Viji Sankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viji Sankar is (619) 528-5000.
- Does Viji Sankar accept Medicare?
- Viji Sankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viji Sankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Viji Sankar's NPI (1164570156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.