Vivek Choudhary, MD
NPI 1427574813 · Internal Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Choudhary, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1427574813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427574813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S4455 (TX)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
366 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 50 Minutes99233 | 250 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 66 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 35 | $164 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 15 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 47 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 33 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 31 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 30 |
| Famotidine | 28 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 28 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 1625 Medical Center Dr Lowr LevelEl Paso, TX 79902-5005Phone: (915) 577-6011
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-17
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Choudhary's NPI number?
- Vivek Choudhary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427574813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Choudhary's specialty?
- Vivek Choudhary is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Choudhary located?
- Vivek Choudhary's practice location on file with NPPES is William Beaumont Army Medical Center (wbamc), El Paso, TX 79920-5001.
- What is Vivek Choudhary's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Choudhary is (915) 742-2180.
- Does Vivek Choudhary accept Medicare?
- Vivek Choudhary is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Choudhary's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Choudhary's NPI (1427574813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.