Vikram Penumalli, MD
NPI 1699920991 · Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikram Penumalli, MD is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1699920991).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699920991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010-01353 (NC)
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
17 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
240 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $119 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 38 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $85 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 22 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 201 | 59 |
| Memantine Hcl | 158 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 143 | 39 |
| Levetiracetam | 124 | 37 |
| Topiramate | 91 | 22 |
| Lamotrigine | 70 | 17 |
| Baclofen | 51 | — |
| Primidone | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,729 across 133 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
- 2008-12-01
- Last updated
- 2021-09-20
- Certified
- 2021-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikram Penumalli's NPI number?
- Vikram Penumalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699920991, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikram Penumalli's specialty?
- Vikram Penumalli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikram Penumalli located?
- Vikram Penumalli's practice location on file with NPPES is 912 Third Street, Greensboro, NC 27405-6967.
- What is Vikram Penumalli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikram Penumalli is (336) 273-2511.
- Does Vikram Penumalli accept Medicare?
- Vikram Penumalli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikram Penumalli's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikram Penumalli's NPI (1699920991) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.