Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati, MD
NPI 1164874855 · Gastroenterology Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1164874855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164874855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A184311 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
727 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 92 | $241 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 90 | $177 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 80 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $137 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 59 | $80 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 226 | 213 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 14 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 14 | 12 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 13 | — |
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 , 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 14911 National Ave Ste 6Los Gatos, CA 95032-2632Phone: (831) 260-3591Fax: (800) 785-5318
- 416b Main StSalinas, CA 93901-3306Phone: (831) 800-7887Fax: (831) 998-7155
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-14
- Certified
- 2025-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's NPI number?
- Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164874855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's specialty?
- Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati located?
- Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's practice location on file with NPPES is 1663 Dominican Way Ste 210, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1556.
- What is Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati is (831) 260-3591.
- Does Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's NPI (1164874855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.