Vimal Murthy, MD
NPI 1902916281 · Surgery Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vimal Murthy, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1902916281).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902916281
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A75113 (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
541 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 211 | $68 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, Each Additional 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15003 | 157 | $45 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 89 | $51 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $85 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15002 | 19 | $226 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$336 across 4 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vimal Murthy's NPI number?
- Vimal Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902916281, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vimal Murthy's specialty?
- Vimal Murthy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vimal Murthy located?
- Vimal Murthy's practice location on file with NPPES is 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-5002.
- What is Vimal Murthy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vimal Murthy is (310) 517-4785.
- Does Vimal Murthy accept Medicare?
- Vimal Murthy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vimal Murthy's NPI active?
- Yes — Vimal Murthy's NPI (1902916281) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.