Purab Viswanath, MD
NPI 1336374958 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Purab Viswanath, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1336374958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336374958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A137256 (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
17 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
699 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 | 204 | $99 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 158 | $42 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 87 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 72 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $121 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 45 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 94 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 54 | 49 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | — |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 15 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 across 2 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
- 2009-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Purab Viswanath's NPI number?
- Purab Viswanath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336374958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Purab Viswanath's specialty?
- Purab Viswanath is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Purab Viswanath located?
- Purab Viswanath's practice location on file with NPPES is 18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 302, Tarzana, CA 91356-3645.
- What is Purab Viswanath's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Purab Viswanath is (818) 264-3344.
- Does Purab Viswanath accept Medicare?
- Purab Viswanath is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Purab Viswanath's NPI active?
- Yes — Purab Viswanath's NPI (1336374958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.