Sarah Vakkalanka, MD
NPI 1427029883 · Otolaryngology Physician · Huntington Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Vakkalanka, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Huntington Beach, CA (NPI 1427029883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427029883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A94411 (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
703 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 | 295 | $92 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 202 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 111 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $130 |
| Test for Eardrum and Muscle Function92550 | 24 | $22 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 65 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 35 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 16 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,129 across 33 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
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2025-08-13
- Certified
- 2025-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Vakkalanka's NPI number?
- Sarah Vakkalanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427029883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Vakkalanka's specialty?
- Sarah Vakkalanka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Vakkalanka located?
- Sarah Vakkalanka's practice location on file with NPPES is 18800 Delaware Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
- What is Sarah Vakkalanka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Vakkalanka is (714) 707-3314.
- Does Sarah Vakkalanka accept Medicare?
- Sarah Vakkalanka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Vakkalanka's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Vakkalanka's NPI (1427029883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.