Vimbai Nyemba, M.D.
NPI 1902151251 · Infectious Disease Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vimbai Nyemba, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1902151251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902151251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
539 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 50 Minutes99233 | 300 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 109 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 35 | $212 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$212 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 73 | 29 |
| Fluconazole | 68 | 19 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 65 | 27 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 48 | 26 |
| Daptomycin | 39 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 30 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 28 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 964 49th StApt Cc7, BrooklynBrooklyn, NY 11219-2939Phone: (347) 816-0939
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-23
- Last updated
- 2017-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vimbai Nyemba's NPI number?
- Vimbai Nyemba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902151251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vimbai Nyemba's specialty?
- Vimbai Nyemba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vimbai Nyemba located?
- Vimbai Nyemba's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745-2621.
- What is Vimbai Nyemba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vimbai Nyemba is (520) 792-9890.
- Does Vimbai Nyemba accept Medicare?
- Vimbai Nyemba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vimbai Nyemba's NPI active?
- Yes — Vimbai Nyemba's NPI (1902151251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.