Neel Palakurthy, D.O.
NPI 1275951311 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Neel Palakurthy, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1275951311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275951311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A15825 (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
12 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
575 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 208 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 185 | $142 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 122 | $147 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 19 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $199 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 227 | 76 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 175 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 113 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 112 | 39 |
| Omeprazole | 107 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2014-04-05
- Last updated
- 2018-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neel Palakurthy's NPI number?
- Neel Palakurthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275951311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neel Palakurthy's specialty?
- Neel Palakurthy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neel Palakurthy located?
- Neel Palakurthy's practice location on file with NPPES is 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1724.
- What is Neel Palakurthy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neel Palakurthy is (831) 475-1111.
- Is Neel Palakurthy's NPI active?
- Yes — Neel Palakurthy's NPI (1275951311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.