Monica Budianu, M.D.
NPI 1699967083 · Rheumatology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Budianu, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1699967083).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699967083
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A120655 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,577 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 | 519 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 425 | $17 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 228 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 98 | $192 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 90 | $71 |
| 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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate Sodium | 165 | 56 |
| Prednisone | 155 | 53 |
| Celecoxib | 148 | 51 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 129 | 44 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 111 | 40 |
| Allopurinol | 74 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 67 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 3 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
- 2007-08-09
- Last updated
- 2017-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Budianu's NPI number?
- Monica Budianu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699967083, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Budianu's specialty?
- Monica Budianu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Monica Budianu located?
- Monica Budianu's practice location on file with NPPES is 7425 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108-4409.
- What is Monica Budianu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Budianu is (619) 245-2355.
- Does Monica Budianu accept Medicare?
- Monica Budianu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Budianu's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Budianu's NPI (1699967083) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.