Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD
NPI 1447212949 · Gastroenterology Physician · Bel Air, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Bel Air, MD (NPI 1447212949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447212949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0040966 (MD)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,337 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 435 | $137 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 183 | $267 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 138 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 131 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 106 | $178 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 648 | 235 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 250 | 248 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 58 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 82 | 82 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 59 | 19 |
| Famotidine | 52 | 21 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 48 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$611 across 27 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)
- 2214 Old Emmorton Rd Ste 100Bel Air, MD 21015-6106Phone: (410) 838-6345Fax: (410) 838-1595
- 251 Lewis Ln Ste 105Havre De Grace, MD 21078-3752Phone: (410) 939-5082Fax: (410) 939-6291
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2019-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vedapurisan Viswanathan's NPI number?
- Vedapurisan Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447212949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vedapurisan Viswanathan's specialty?
- Vedapurisan Viswanathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vedapurisan Viswanathan located?
- Vedapurisan Viswanathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 Upper Chesapeake Dr Ste 416, Bel Air, MD 21014-4336.
- What is Vedapurisan Viswanathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vedapurisan Viswanathan is (443) 643-4700.
- Does Vedapurisan Viswanathan accept Medicare?
- Vedapurisan Viswanathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vedapurisan Viswanathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vedapurisan Viswanathan's NPI (1447212949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.