Vijaya Katukota, M.D.
NPI 1225218522 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hemet, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Katukota, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hemet, CA (NPI 1225218522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225218522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A38220 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 70 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl | 61 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 23 | 12 |
| Glipizide | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 109 E 11th StCorona, CA 92879-2157Phone: (951) 427-3482
- 601 E Florida AveHemet, CA 92543-4335Phone: (951) 391-1470
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-05
- Last updated
- 2023-06-30
- Certified
- 2023-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Katukota's NPI number?
- Vijaya Katukota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225218522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Katukota's specialty?
- Vijaya Katukota is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Katukota located?
- Vijaya Katukota's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 Saint John Pl, Hemet, CA 92543-4428.
- What is Vijaya Katukota's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Katukota is (323) 550-1920.
- Does Vijaya Katukota accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Katukota is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Katukota's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Katukota's NPI (1225218522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.