George Minowada, MD
NPI 1184702086 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Vallejo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Minowada, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Vallejo, CA (NPI 1184702086).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184702086
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G72432 (CA)
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
19 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
47 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 32 | $6 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 15 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$8 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Breyna | 29 | 11 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 29 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 18 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 1 record (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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Minowada's NPI number?
- George Minowada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184702086, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Minowada's specialty?
- George Minowada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Minowada located?
- George Minowada's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589-2441.
- What is George Minowada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Minowada is (707) 651-1000.
- Does George Minowada accept Medicare?
- George Minowada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Minowada's NPI active?
- Yes — George Minowada's NPI (1184702086) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.