Vighnesh Walavalkar, M.D.
NPI 1215201983 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vighnesh Walavalkar, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1215201983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215201983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A118337 (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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,244 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Antibody Evaluation, Each Additional Single Antibody Stain Procedure88350 | 693 | $32 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 310 | $31 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 254 | $42 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 239 | $13 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 185 | $31 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 127 | $78 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-02-28
- Last updated
- 2016-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vighnesh Walavalkar's NPI number?
- Vighnesh Walavalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215201983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vighnesh Walavalkar's specialty?
- Vighnesh Walavalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vighnesh Walavalkar located?
- Vighnesh Walavalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-5004.
- What is Vighnesh Walavalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vighnesh Walavalkar is (858) 534-0455.
- Does Vighnesh Walavalkar accept Medicare?
- Vighnesh Walavalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vighnesh Walavalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vighnesh Walavalkar's NPI (1215201983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.