Vinay Sunku, MD
NPI 1326039405 · Nephrology Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Sunku, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1326039405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326039405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A54362 (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
20 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
2,213 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 | 709 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 409 | $142 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 315 | $127 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 238 | $385 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 156 | $10 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 163 | 38 |
| Furosemide | 80 | 22 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 70 | 15 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 70 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 61 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 47 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 47 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$482 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-28
- Last updated
- 2010-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Sunku's NPI number?
- Vinay Sunku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326039405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Sunku's specialty?
- Vinay Sunku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Sunku located?
- Vinay Sunku's practice location on file with NPPES is 43932 15th St W Ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534-5234.
- What is Vinay Sunku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Sunku is (661) 945-2299.
- Does Vinay Sunku accept Medicare?
- Vinay Sunku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Sunku's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Sunku's NPI (1326039405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.