Vipal Durkal, MD
NPI 1376962795 · Medical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vipal Durkal, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1376962795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376962795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S8029 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,496 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 314 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 302 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $182 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 73 | $129 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 55 | 14 |
| Dexamethasone | 47 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 45 | 16 |
| Acyclovir | 42 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Olanzapine | 37 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,354 across 89 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
- 15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487Phone: (713) 442-1700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-12-22
- Certified
- 2022-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vipal Durkal's NPI number?
- Vipal Durkal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376962795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vipal Durkal's specialty?
- Vipal Durkal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vipal Durkal located?
- Vipal Durkal's practice location on file with NPPES is 7500 Fannin St Ste 100b, Houston, TX 77054-1990.
- What is Vipal Durkal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vipal Durkal is (713) 795-0202.
- Does Vipal Durkal accept Medicare?
- Vipal Durkal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vipal Durkal's NPI active?
- Yes — Vipal Durkal's NPI (1376962795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.