Gary Vitale, MD
NPI 1336128867 · Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Vitale, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1336128867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336128867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20934 (KY)
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
786 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 | 198 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 107 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $83 |
| Insertion of Stent Into Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43274 | 71 | $324 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 64 | $39 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 216 | 71 |
| Sucralfate | 123 | 39 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 116 | 26 |
| Ursodiol | 74 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 63 | 11 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 34 | 32 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$391 across 13 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
- 2006-01-12
- Last updated
- 2009-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Vitale's NPI number?
- Gary Vitale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336128867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Vitale's specialty?
- Gary Vitale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Vitale located?
- Gary Vitale's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202-5700.
- What is Gary Vitale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Vitale is (502) 583-8303.
- Does Gary Vitale accept Medicare?
- Gary Vitale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Vitale's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Vitale's NPI (1336128867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.