Rafael Penunuri, M.D.
NPI 1831270362 · Internal Medicine Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Penunuri, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1831270362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831270362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G50737 (CA)
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
19 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
14,016 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 3,373 | $110 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 2,586 | $84 |
| Prolonged Home Or Residence Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician Or QualifG0318 | 2,388 | $32 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 1,787 | $193 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 738 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 258 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 145 | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 133 | 48 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 109 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 102 | 36 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 84 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$735 across 29 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
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2024-01-04
- Certified
- 2023-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Penunuri's NPI number?
- Rafael Penunuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831270362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Penunuri's specialty?
- Rafael Penunuri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Penunuri located?
- Rafael Penunuri's practice location on file with NPPES is 1419 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663-2723.
- What is Rafael Penunuri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Penunuri is (949) 650-0587.
- Does Rafael Penunuri accept Medicare?
- Rafael Penunuri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Penunuri's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Penunuri's NPI (1831270362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.