Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1164874855
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1663 Dominican Way Ste 210
Santa Cruz, CA 950651556
(831) 260-3591
fax (800) 785-5318
Additional location
14911 National Ave Ste 6
Los Gatos, CA 950322632
Additional location
416B Main St
Salinas, CA 939013306
(831) 800-7887
fax (831) 998-7155
Mailing address
416B Main St
Salinas, CA 939013306

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A184311

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164874855. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,377
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 27 27 $179
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 19 19 $251
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 15 15 $88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $135
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Santa Cruz Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
101
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$4,927
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 48 48 $3,581
Omeprazole Generic 22 16 $384
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 18 18 $429
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $533

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati practices Gastroenterology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati practice?
Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati practices at 1663 Dominican Way Ste 210, Santa Cruz, CA 950651556. Office phone: 8312603591.
What is Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's NPI?
Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164874855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vijaya Mukthinuthalapati commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.