Vijay Pethkar, MD
NPI 1669470555 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Mt Juliet, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Pethkar, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Mt Juliet, TN (NPI 1669470555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669470555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD31687 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
355 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 | 132 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $151 |
| Home Sleep Test (hst) With Type III Portable Monitor, Unattended; Minimum of 4 Channels: 2 Respiratory Movement/Airflow, 1 Ecg/Heart Rate and 1 Oxygen SaturationG0399 | 19 | $78 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 13 | $35 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 144 | 48 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 91 | 24 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 54 | 12 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 47 | — |
| Azithromycin | 37 | 16 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2023-02-05
- Certified
- 2023-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Pethkar's NPI number?
- Vijay Pethkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669470555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Pethkar's specialty?
- Vijay Pethkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Pethkar located?
- Vijay Pethkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 780 North Mt Juliet Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-0780.
- What is Vijay Pethkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Pethkar is (615) 758-9273.
- Does Vijay Pethkar accept Medicare?
- Vijay Pethkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Pethkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Pethkar's NPI (1669470555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.