Vachaspathi Palakodeti, MD
NPI 1649224387 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Imperial, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vachaspathi Palakodeti, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Imperial, CA (NPI 1649224387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649224387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A52484 (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
36,388 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 6,728 | $63 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 4,979 | $50 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 3,756 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 3,687 | $130 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,660 | $205 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 2,202 | 746 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,396 | 552 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 1,019 | 262 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 975 | 302 |
| Furosemide | 846 | 304 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 769 | 295 |
| Rivaroxaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$383 across 5 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
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2016-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vachaspathi Palakodeti's NPI number?
- Vachaspathi Palakodeti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649224387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vachaspathi Palakodeti's specialty?
- Vachaspathi Palakodeti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vachaspathi Palakodeti located?
- Vachaspathi Palakodeti's practice location on file with NPPES is 516 West Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251.
- What is Vachaspathi Palakodeti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vachaspathi Palakodeti is (760) 355-8300.
- Does Vachaspathi Palakodeti accept Medicare?
- Vachaspathi Palakodeti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vachaspathi Palakodeti's NPI active?
- Yes — Vachaspathi Palakodeti's NPI (1649224387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.