Vinaya Belagode, MD
NPI 1518048172 · Hospitalist Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinaya Belagode, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1518048172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518048172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29500 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
847 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 330 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 176 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 171 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 136 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 34 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$159 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 51 | 18 |
| Spironolactone | 44 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 41 | — |
| Famotidine | 38 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 37 | — |
| Bumetanide | 37 | — |
| Gemfibrozil | 37 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 37 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2008-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinaya Belagode's NPI number?
- Vinaya Belagode's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518048172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinaya Belagode's specialty?
- Vinaya Belagode is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinaya Belagode located?
- Vinaya Belagode's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7430.
- What is Vinaya Belagode's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinaya Belagode is (423) 282-1480.
- Does Vinaya Belagode accept Medicare?
- Vinaya Belagode is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinaya Belagode's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinaya Belagode's NPI (1518048172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.