Puneeta Sarma Vasa
NPI 1255627295 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puneeta Sarma Vasa is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1255627295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255627295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4755 (GA)
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
14 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
2,860 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 2,238 | $92 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 120 | $219 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 120 | $120 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 113 | $139 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 93 | $89 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 44 | $129 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 3 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)
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004Phone: (706) 721-5118Fax: (706) 721-7501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-28
- Last updated
- 2020-04-13
- Certified
- 2020-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puneeta Sarma Vasa's NPI number?
- Puneeta Sarma Vasa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255627295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puneeta Sarma Vasa's specialty?
- Puneeta Sarma Vasa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Puneeta Sarma Vasa located?
- Puneeta Sarma Vasa's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Puneeta Sarma Vasa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puneeta Sarma Vasa is (650) 853-4811.
- Does Puneeta Sarma Vasa accept Medicare?
- Puneeta Sarma Vasa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puneeta Sarma Vasa's NPI active?
- Yes — Puneeta Sarma Vasa's NPI (1255627295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.