Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rafael Penunuri, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Newport Beach, CA
- NPI 1831270362
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1419 Superior Ave, Ste#1
Newport Beach, CA 926632723
(949) 650-0587
fax (949) 631-8155
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 4, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G50737
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831270362. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
13,045
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,369,595
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0181 |
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow | 3,237 | 810 | $110 | |
G0318 |
Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualif | 2,319 | 1,053 | $33 | |
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 1,803 | 763 | $196 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 1,801 | 1,012 | $87 | |
99345 |
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 621 | 621 | $214 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 621 | 416 | $45 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 454 | 369 | $55 | |
99407 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes | 341 | 154 | $29 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 260 | 64 | $194 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 249 | 115 | $130 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in this city , average services per provider: 357. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$735
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braeburn Inc. | 6 | $217.56 | |
| Indivior Inc. | 6 | $151.66 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 6 | $133.54 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $54.42 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $52.30 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2 | $49.42 | |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 2 | $35.17 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $23.98 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $16.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,278
Patients
337
Total drug cost
$95,281
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) | Brand | 285 | 44 | $60,987 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | Generic | 133 | 18 | $5,736 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 126 | 44 | $2,999 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 119 | 37 | $1,285 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 97 | 25 | $1,329 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 80 | 21 | $2,744 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 65 | 24 | $1,203 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 56 | 17 | $606 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 56 | 21 | $539 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 51 | 17 | $496 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rafael Penunuri's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Penunuri practices Internal Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Rafael Penunuri practice?
Dr. Rafael Penunuri practices at 1419 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 926632723. Office phone: 9496500587.
What is Dr. Rafael Penunuri's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Penunuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831270362, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Penunuri accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Penunuri accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Penunuri commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow (HCPCS G0181); Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualif (HCPCS G0318); Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.