Vasudeva Dhulipala, MD
NPI 1689601718 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasudeva Dhulipala, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1689601718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689601718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 08641R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,256 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 1,956 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 186 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 103 | $75 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 11 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 26 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 27 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasudeva Dhulipala's NPI number?
- Vasudeva Dhulipala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689601718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasudeva Dhulipala's specialty?
- Vasudeva Dhulipala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasudeva Dhulipala located?
- Vasudeva Dhulipala's practice location on file with NPPES is 104 N 3rd St, Alexandria, LA 71301.
- What is Vasudeva Dhulipala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasudeva Dhulipala is (318) 449-8334.
- Does Vasudeva Dhulipala accept Medicare?
- Vasudeva Dhulipala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasudeva Dhulipala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasudeva Dhulipala's NPI (1689601718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.