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VISHNU AKULA MD
NPI 1194850321
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA

Active since February 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Vishnu Akula Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VISHNU AKULA MD (NPI 1194850321) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A79023) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194850321
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameVISHNU AKULACredential: MD
Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address2680 Hanover StPalo Alto, CA 94304-1117
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2021
✔ NPI 1194850321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A79023
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A790230CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vishnu Akula Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vishnu Akula reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
4.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1190 VETERANS BLVD
Redwood City, CA 94063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639252604 (650) 299-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EIRI INENAGA MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8218
WENDY LEIGH ADAMS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KEVIN WEI-HAN CHI MD
Pediatrics
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
ASHEEN RAMA MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
CRYSTAL LEE MACKALL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KRISTI LYNNE O'CONNOR OT
Occupational Therapist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
LAUREN GENNA ROOS NP
Nurse Practitioner
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
SHALINI MITTAL MD
Hospitalist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vishnu Akula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vishnu Akula is 1194850321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007.

Where is Vishnu Akula located?

Vishnu Akula practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Vishnu Akula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Vishnu Akula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vishnu Akula is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vishnu Akula's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vishnu Akula reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Redwood City, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vishnu Akula's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vishnu Akula was last updated on December 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.