Viji Paulson, M.D.
NPI 1598182933 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viji Paulson, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1598182933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598182933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,419 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 | 883 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 265 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 229 | $174 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 | $130 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 11 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 30 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 | 11 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 | — |
| Torsemide | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 601 Hamilton Ave Rm B-158St. Francis Medical Center Office of Graduate Medical ETrenton, NJ 08629-1915Phone: (609) 599-5061Fax: (609) 599-6232
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-24
- Last updated
- 2018-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viji Paulson's NPI number?
- Viji Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598182933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viji Paulson's specialty?
- Viji Paulson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viji Paulson located?
- Viji Paulson's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000.
- What is Viji Paulson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viji Paulson is (484) 526-6643.
- Does Viji Paulson accept Medicare?
- Viji Paulson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viji Paulson's NPI active?
- Yes — Viji Paulson's NPI (1598182933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.