Vinay Gowda, MD
NPI 1639180300 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Gowda, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1639180300).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639180300
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74884 (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
19 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
8,292 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 3,852 | $4 |
| Test for Allergy Using Skin Patch95044 | 2,880 | $6 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 626 | $15 |
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 395 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 181 | $138 |
| Test for Allergy Using Combination of Methods With Drug Or Biological95018 | 140 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 121 | 31 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 84 | 41 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 41 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 40 | 14 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 30 | — |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 26 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$727 across 6 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
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2014-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Gowda's NPI number?
- Vinay Gowda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639180300, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Gowda's specialty?
- Vinay Gowda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Gowda located?
- Vinay Gowda's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323.
- What is Vinay Gowda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Gowda is (831) 458-5526.
- Does Vinay Gowda accept Medicare?
- Vinay Gowda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Gowda's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Gowda's NPI (1639180300) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.