Vijay Rupanagudi, MD
NPI 1649290404 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Cookeville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Rupanagudi, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Cookeville, TN (NPI 1649290404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649290404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45978 (TN)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,357 | $111 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 1,193 | $47 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 805 | $23 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 800 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 432 | $156 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 405 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 896 | 386 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 665 | 253 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 621 | 191 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 381 | 180 |
| Azithromycin | 352 | 201 |
| Prednisone | 348 | 195 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,851 across 92 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 145 W 4th St Ste 201Cookeville, TN 38501Phone: (931) 783-2143Fax: (931) 783-2152
- 221 N Oak AveCookeville, TN 38501-2437Phone: (931) 202-3697Fax: (833) 944-0207
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2021-01-25
- Certified
- 2021-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Rupanagudi's NPI number?
- Vijay Rupanagudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649290404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Rupanagudi's specialty?
- Vijay Rupanagudi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Rupanagudi located?
- Vijay Rupanagudi's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 W 3rd St, Cookeville, TN 38501-2478.
- What is Vijay Rupanagudi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Rupanagudi is (931) 202-3697.
- Does Vijay Rupanagudi accept Medicare?
- Vijay Rupanagudi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Rupanagudi's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Rupanagudi's NPI (1649290404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.