Vijaya Chapala, MD
NPI 1174573281 · Internal Medicine Physician · Valparaiso, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Chapala, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1174573281).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174573281
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45266 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,082 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 | 675 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 140 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 65 | $8 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 50 | $29 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 283 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 221 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 128 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 119 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 118 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$620 across 33 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)
- 3630 Willowcreek RdPortage, IN 46368-5075Phone: (219) 364-3700Fax: (219) 759-1804
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-12-20
- Certified
- 2022-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Chapala's NPI number?
- Vijaya Chapala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174573281, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Chapala's specialty?
- Vijaya Chapala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Chapala located?
- Vijaya Chapala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Glendale Blvd Ste 102a, Valparaiso, IN 46383-3767.
- What is Vijaya Chapala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Chapala is (219) 464-9521.
- Does Vijaya Chapala accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Chapala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Chapala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Chapala's NPI (1174573281) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.