Vijaya Kumar Gorantla, M.D
NPI 1679839666 · Nephrology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Kumar Gorantla, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1679839666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679839666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59449 (TN)
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
14 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
2,596 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,760 | $67 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 233 | $60 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 176 | $148 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 121 | $250 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $110 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 77 | 14 |
| Linagliptinbrand: Tradjenta | 43 | — |
| Carvedilol | 39 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 33 | 13 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 32 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 11 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 30 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$635 across 26 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
- 2012-04-04
- Last updated
- 2020-10-21
- Certified
- 2020-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's NPI number?
- Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679839666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's specialty?
- Vijaya Kumar Gorantla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla located?
- Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's practice location on file with NPPES is 3950 New Covington Pike Ste 300, Memphis, TN 38128-2593.
- What is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Kumar Gorantla is (901) 382-5256.
- Does Vijaya Kumar Gorantla accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Kumar Gorantla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Kumar Gorantla's NPI (1679839666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.