Nirupama Vemuri, MD
NPI 1659303980 · Nephrology Physician · Porterville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirupama Vemuri, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Porterville, CA (NPI 1659303980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659303980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C52775 (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
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
5,763 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 | 1,001 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 876 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 580 | $113 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 576 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 463 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 238 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,709 | 411 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,223 | 241 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 674 | 195 |
| Furosemide | 630 | 150 |
| Gabapentin | 606 | 117 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 567 | 120 |
| Lisinopril | 549 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 29 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2011-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirupama Vemuri's NPI number?
- Nirupama Vemuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659303980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirupama Vemuri's specialty?
- Nirupama Vemuri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirupama Vemuri located?
- Nirupama Vemuri's practice location on file with NPPES is 557 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257-3333.
- What is Nirupama Vemuri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirupama Vemuri is (559) 784-4925.
- Does Nirupama Vemuri accept Medicare?
- Nirupama Vemuri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirupama Vemuri's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirupama Vemuri's NPI (1659303980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.