Vinishaa Ankala, MD
NPI 1518690015 · Family Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinishaa Ankala, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1518690015).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518690015
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101283572 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 14 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 13 | — |
| Famotidine | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-03
- Last updated
- 2025-12-31
- Certified
- 2025-12-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinishaa Ankala's NPI number?
- Vinishaa Ankala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518690015, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinishaa Ankala's specialty?
- Vinishaa Ankala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinishaa Ankala located?
- Vinishaa Ankala's practice location on file with NPPES is 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011-5069.
- What is Vinishaa Ankala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinishaa Ankala is (786) 780-7574.
- Does Vinishaa Ankala accept Medicare?
- Vinishaa Ankala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinishaa Ankala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinishaa Ankala's NPI (1518690015) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.