Vishal Parekh, MD
NPI 1689872475 · Hospitalist Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vishal Parekh, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1689872475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689872475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 059489 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
2,102 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 | 1,514 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 234 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 137 | $168 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 98 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 86 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 127 | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 82 | 26 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 75 | 16 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 72 | 28 |
| Calcitriol | 66 | 11 |
| Bumetanide | 53 | 12 |
| Allopurinol | 52 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1200 Northside Forsyth DrCumming, GA 30041-7659Phone: (770) 844-3200Fax: (404) 851-6325
- 743 Spring St NeGainesville, GA 30501Phone: (770) 219-9000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-03
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vishal Parekh's NPI number?
- Vishal Parekh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689872475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vishal Parekh's specialty?
- Vishal Parekh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vishal Parekh located?
- Vishal Parekh's practice location on file with NPPES is 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501.
- What is Vishal Parekh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vishal Parekh is (770) 219-9000.
- Does Vishal Parekh accept Medicare?
- Vishal Parekh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vishal Parekh's NPI active?
- Yes — Vishal Parekh's NPI (1689872475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.