Vijay Muraliraj, MD
NPI 1295935757 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Muraliraj, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1295935757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295935757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A120466 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 92 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $167 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $162 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 18 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
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
- 2007-07-23
- Last updated
- 2013-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Muraliraj's NPI number?
- Vijay Muraliraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295935757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Muraliraj's specialty?
- Vijay Muraliraj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Muraliraj located?
- Vijay Muraliraj's practice location on file with NPPES is 23451 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505-4763.
- What is Vijay Muraliraj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Muraliraj is (310) 373-6864.
- Does Vijay Muraliraj accept Medicare?
- Vijay Muraliraj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Muraliraj's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Muraliraj's NPI (1295935757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.