Velinda Paranal, MD
NPI 1518993534 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Velinda Paranal, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1518993534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518993534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G75411 (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
171 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 | 59 | $106 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 32 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 25 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 14 | $19 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 112 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 89 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 38 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velinda Paranal's NPI number?
- Velinda Paranal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518993534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velinda Paranal's specialty?
- Velinda Paranal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Velinda Paranal located?
- Velinda Paranal's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Wilshire Blvd Fl 1, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1854.
- What is Velinda Paranal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velinda Paranal is (310) 829-8945.
- Is Velinda Paranal's NPI active?
- Yes — Velinda Paranal's NPI (1518993534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.