Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD
NPI 1508124918 · Neurological Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1508124918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508124918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 271481 (MA)
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
14 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
241 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 70 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 37 | $233 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 22 | $132 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 20 | $250 |
| Destruction of Tissue of Brain Using Mri Guidance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,666 across 96 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
- 2012-04-24
- Last updated
- 2021-06-16
- Certified
- 2021-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vamsidhar Chavakula's NPI number?
- Vamsidhar Chavakula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508124918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vamsidhar Chavakula's specialty?
- Vamsidhar Chavakula is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vamsidhar Chavakula located?
- Vamsidhar Chavakula's practice location on file with NPPES is 3750 Convoy St Ste 301, San Diego, CA 92111-3741.
- What is Vamsidhar Chavakula's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vamsidhar Chavakula is (619) 297-4481.
- Does Vamsidhar Chavakula accept Medicare?
- Vamsidhar Chavakula is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vamsidhar Chavakula's NPI active?
- Yes — Vamsidhar Chavakula's NPI (1508124918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.