VIVEK VINAYAK KULKARNI MD
NPI 1376656553
Hospitalist in Lincoln, NE

Q: What is Vivek Kulkarni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivek Kulkarni is 1376656553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Q: What is Vivek Kulkarni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivek Kulkarni was last updated on April 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

2300 S 16TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68502(402) 481-4780(402) 481-5377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Vivek Vinayak Kulkarni Md NPPES

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

VIVEK VINAYAK KULKARNI MD (NPI 1376656553) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (22244) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376656553

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameVIVEK VINAYAK KULKARNICredential: MD

Location Address2300 S 16TH STLincoln, NE 68502-3704

Mailing Address2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502-3704 · (402) 481-4780 · Fax (402) 481-5377

Phone(402) 481-4780

Fax(402) 481-5377

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2014

✔ NPI 1376656553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NE · 22244

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 22244 (NE)

2300 S 16TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68502

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified275757

Medicare UPINH65339

Medicaid10024994600NE

Medicaid03037818500NE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivek Vinayak Kulkarni Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961530886

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100513000108

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

504 services203 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

354 services174 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

107 services107 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

86 services85 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

60 services45 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bryan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number280003

Location1600 South 48th StLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68502 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$121.35 typical visit price

range $52.69 – $160.21

Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.55 typical visit price

range $16.90 – $131.25

Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

90.97

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

49.55

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

98%454 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Stationary oxygen contents, liquid, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0442

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$55.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, liquid, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0444

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$52.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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