Vivek Puppala, M.D.
NPI 1972772275 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Vallejo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Puppala, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Vallejo, CA (NPI 1972772275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972772275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 101984 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 37 | $124 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 19 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$178 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 21 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 14 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-21
- Last updated
- 2021-12-22
- Certified
- 2021-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Puppala's NPI number?
- Vivek Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972772275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Puppala's specialty?
- Vivek Puppala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Puppala located?
- Vivek Puppala's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589-2441.
- What is Vivek Puppala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Puppala is (707) 651-3785.
- Does Vivek Puppala accept Medicare?
- Vivek Puppala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Puppala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Puppala's NPI (1972772275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.