Vimal Ponnezhan, MD
NPI 1366653354 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1366653354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366653354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301087977 (MI)
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
19 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
1,114 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 433 | $224 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 292 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 113 | $194 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 94 | $84 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 52 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 164 | 89 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 94 | 31 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 84 | 29 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 67 | 17 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 64 | 16 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$646 across 26 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
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-08-24
- Certified
- 2022-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vimal Ponnezhan's NPI number?
- Vimal Ponnezhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366653354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vimal Ponnezhan's specialty?
- Vimal Ponnezhan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vimal Ponnezhan located?
- Vimal Ponnezhan's practice location on file with NPPES is 4081 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023-3330.
- What is Vimal Ponnezhan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vimal Ponnezhan is (323) 267-0477.
- Does Vimal Ponnezhan accept Medicare?
- Vimal Ponnezhan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vimal Ponnezhan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vimal Ponnezhan's NPI (1366653354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.