Vivek Kulkarni, M.D.
NPI 1891108254 · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Kulkarni, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1891108254).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891108254
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 259197 (MA)
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
12 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
1,373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 314 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 179 | $81 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 148 | $70 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 134 | $204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 307 | 92 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 208 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 155 | 56 |
| Ezetimibe | 104 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 87 | 22 |
| Torsemide | 80 | 29 |
| Spironolactone | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$418 across 13 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
- 2014-06-03
- Last updated
- 2017-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Kulkarni's NPI number?
- Vivek Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891108254, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Kulkarni's specialty?
- Vivek Kulkarni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Kulkarni located?
- Vivek Kulkarni's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6110.
- What is Vivek Kulkarni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Kulkarni is (617) 732-5500.
- Does Vivek Kulkarni accept Medicare?
- Vivek Kulkarni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Kulkarni's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Kulkarni's NPI (1891108254) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.