DR. VINAY K PUDUVALLI M.D.
NPI 1437258068
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Vinay Puduvalli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinay Puduvalli is 1437258068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Vinay Kumar K Puduvalli M.D..

Q: What is Vinay Puduvalli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinay Puduvalli was last updated on January 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2021, Dec 3, 2020, Mar 26, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Vinay K Puduvalli M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VINAY K PUDUVALLI M.D. (NPI 1437258068) is an individual neurology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1902) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437258068

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. VINAY K PUDUVALLICredential: M.D.

Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000

Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991

Phone(713) 792-6161

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2021

✔ NPI 1437258068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · K1902✔ Licensed in OH · 35121432

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Vinay Kumar K Puduvalli M.d.

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

Dr. Vinay K Puduvalli M.d. 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 ID8921290560

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101014000256

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

85 services30 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.

25 services25 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.

22 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

81.38/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.25

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

49.97

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Electrical stimulation device used for cancer treatment, includes all accessories, any type E0766

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$11,075.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Temozolomide, oral, 5 mg J8700

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX000N

2 suppliers42 claims8,647 services$0.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers37 claims37 services$19.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers28 claims32 services$12.69 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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD

Surgery

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-2360

DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

JANUARY Y TSAI MD

Anesthesiology

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C

Physician Assistant

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MEGAN J TANNER NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Vinay Puduvalli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinay Puduvalli is 1437258068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Vinay Kumar K Puduvalli M.D..

Where is Vinay Puduvalli located?

Vinay Puduvalli practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Vinay Puduvalli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Vinay Puduvalli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinay Puduvalli is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinay Puduvalli was last updated on January 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.