Vinutha Chandrasekaran, M.D.
NPI 1558652735 · Hospitalist Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinutha Chandrasekaran, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1558652735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558652735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A128994 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
15 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
1,394 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 740 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 166 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 141 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 120 | $170 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 114 | $129 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 113 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 38 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 36 |
| Furosemide | 37 | 37 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 22 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 2 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
- 2011-04-22
- Last updated
- 2017-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinutha Chandrasekaran's NPI number?
- Vinutha Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558652735, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinutha Chandrasekaran's specialty?
- Vinutha Chandrasekaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinutha Chandrasekaran located?
- Vinutha Chandrasekaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6337.
- What is Vinutha Chandrasekaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinutha Chandrasekaran is (661) 316-6000.
- Does Vinutha Chandrasekaran accept Medicare?
- Vinutha Chandrasekaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinutha Chandrasekaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinutha Chandrasekaran's NPI (1558652735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.