Roderick Comunale, MD
NPI 1568462109 · Nephrology Physician · National City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roderick Comunale, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in National City, CA (NPI 1568462109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568462109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A43885 (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
1,817 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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,160 | $121 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 390 | $352 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 167 | $137 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 100 | $176 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$352 (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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 97 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 89 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 63 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 58 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$112 across 4 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
- 2005-07-26
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
- Certified
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roderick Comunale's NPI number?
- Roderick Comunale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roderick Comunale's specialty?
- Roderick Comunale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roderick Comunale located?
- Roderick Comunale's practice location on file with NPPES is 502 Euclid Ave Ste 205, National City, CA 91950-2993.
- What is Roderick Comunale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roderick Comunale is (858) 551-0276.
- Does Roderick Comunale accept Medicare?
- Roderick Comunale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roderick Comunale's NPI active?
- Yes — Roderick Comunale's NPI (1568462109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.