Vinod Mungalpara, MD
NPI 1942278668 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinod Mungalpara, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1942278668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942278668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200401544 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 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
3,185 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 | 770 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 447 | $88 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 262 | $156 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 118 | $267 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 116 | $135 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,120 | 774 |
| Gabapentin | 473 | 169 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 363 | 170 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 334 | 114 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 261 | 91 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 185 | 94 |
| Diclofenac Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2023-04-05
- Certified
- 2023-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinod Mungalpara's NPI number?
- Vinod Mungalpara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942278668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinod Mungalpara's specialty?
- Vinod Mungalpara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinod Mungalpara located?
- Vinod Mungalpara's practice location on file with NPPES is 8303 Brimhall Rd Bldg 1500, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2243.
- What is Vinod Mungalpara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinod Mungalpara is (661) 587-2468.
- Does Vinod Mungalpara accept Medicare?
- Vinod Mungalpara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinod Mungalpara's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinod Mungalpara's NPI (1942278668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.