Vinaya Puppala, M.D.
NPI 1548426810 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinaya Puppala, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1548426810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548426810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 71014 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
200 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 161 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$110 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diazepam | 76 | 44 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$229 across 13 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 939 Bob Arnold Blvd Ste GLithia Springs, GA 30122-3258Phone: (470) 827-3648
- 705 Dallas Hwy Ste 205Villa Rica, GA 30180-1243Phone: (470) 827-3648
- 403 Permian Way Ste DVilla Rica, GA 30180-3226Phone: (470) 827-3648
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-12-30
- Certified
- 2025-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinaya Puppala's NPI number?
- Vinaya Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548426810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinaya Puppala's specialty?
- Vinaya Puppala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinaya Puppala located?
- Vinaya Puppala's practice location on file with NPPES is 5505 Roswell Rd Ste 350, Atlanta, GA 30342-1995.
- What is Vinaya Puppala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinaya Puppala is (470) 827-3648.
- Does Vinaya Puppala accept Medicare?
- Vinaya Puppala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinaya Puppala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinaya Puppala's NPI (1548426810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.