Bruce Vannatta, MD
NPI 1629074877 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Vannatta, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1629074877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629074877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C39931 (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
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
19,624 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,081 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 1,046 | $13 |
| Natriuretic Peptide (heart and Blood Vessel Protein) Level83880 | 1,042 | $38 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 1,038 | $10 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation, High Sensitivity86141 | 1,037 | $13 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 1,035 | $9 |
| Uric Acid Level, Blood |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,246 | 373 |
| Ezetimibe | 561 | 182 |
| Losartan Potassium | 454 | 147 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 447 | 139 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 354 | 51 |
| Carvedilol | 316 | 104 |
| Alirocumabbrand: Praluent Pen | 313 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,507 across 76 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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2019-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Vannatta's NPI number?
- Bruce Vannatta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629074877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Vannatta's specialty?
- Bruce Vannatta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Vannatta located?
- Bruce Vannatta's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3338.
- What is Bruce Vannatta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Vannatta is (562) 598-3200.
- Does Bruce Vannatta accept Medicare?
- Bruce Vannatta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Vannatta's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Vannatta's NPI (1629074877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.