Vinutha Ravi, MD
NPI 1518946045 · Neurology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinutha Ravi, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1518946045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518946045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74644 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
591 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 | 271 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 79 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 52 | $223 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 36 | $483 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 164 | 52 |
| Memantine Hcl | 107 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 73 | 24 |
| Levetiracetam | 71 | 16 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 67 | 19 |
| Pregabalin | 52 | — |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 46 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,304 across 92 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
- 2006-01-12
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinutha Ravi's NPI number?
- Vinutha Ravi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518946045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinutha Ravi's specialty?
- Vinutha Ravi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinutha Ravi located?
- Vinutha Ravi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2513.
- What is Vinutha Ravi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinutha Ravi is (661) 776-3876.
- Does Vinutha Ravi accept Medicare?
- Vinutha Ravi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinutha Ravi's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinutha Ravi's NPI (1518946045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.