Vinod Garg, MD
NPI 1962578120 · Surgery Physician · Pomona, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinod Garg, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Pomona, CA (NPI 1962578120).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962578120
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A49049 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
1,350 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 | 531 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 393 | $182 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 253 | $166 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 43 | $221 |
| Incision of Foot Bone28005 | 23 | $494 |
| Removal of Gallbladder With X-Ray Study of Bile Ducts Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 90 | 73 |
| Cilostazol | 47 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 21 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 21 | — |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,319 across 37 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2019-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinod Garg's NPI number?
- Vinod Garg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962578120, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinod Garg's specialty?
- Vinod Garg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinod Garg located?
- Vinod Garg's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 W Bonita Ave Ste 250, Pomona, CA 91767-1864.
- What is Vinod Garg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinod Garg is (909) 868-6800.
- Does Vinod Garg accept Medicare?
- Vinod Garg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinod Garg's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinod Garg's NPI (1962578120) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.