Vaishnavi Pulusani, M.D.
NPI 1164789533 · Rheumatology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vaishnavi Pulusani, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1164789533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164789533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 54064 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
335 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 | 160 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 671 | 266 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 499 | 138 |
| Prednisone | 470 | 223 |
| Gabapentin | 279 | 78 |
| Pregabalin | 234 | 62 |
| Leflunomide | 209 | 77 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,192 across 55 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- University of Tennessee910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031Memphis, TN 38163-0001Phone: (901) 448-5814
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-23
- Last updated
- 2018-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vaishnavi Pulusani's NPI number?
- Vaishnavi Pulusani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164789533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vaishnavi Pulusani's specialty?
- Vaishnavi Pulusani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vaishnavi Pulusani located?
- Vaishnavi Pulusani's practice location on file with NPPES is 6401 Poplar Ave Ste 190, Memphis, TN 38119.
- What is Vaishnavi Pulusani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vaishnavi Pulusani is (901) 888-8770.
- Does Vaishnavi Pulusani accept Medicare?
- Vaishnavi Pulusani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vaishnavi Pulusani's NPI active?
- Yes — Vaishnavi Pulusani's NPI (1164789533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.