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Dr. Vinay Gowda, MD
Allergy & Immunology Physician (CMS: Allergy/Immunology) · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1639180300
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 458-5526
fax (831) 423-1264
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 26, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207K00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A74884
- Medicaid
- CA #00A748840
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639180300. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,260
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$101,291
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95004 |
Test for allergy using allergenic extract | 3,472 | 69 | $5 | |
95044 |
Test for allergy using skin patch | 1,919 | 24 | $6 | |
95117 |
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | 733 | 108 | $14 | |
95165 |
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | 495 | 33 | $18 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 167 | 115 | $142 | |
95018 |
Test for allergy using combination of methods with drug or biological | 130 | 11 | $24 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 114 | 19 | $16 | |
95115 |
Professional service for single injection of allergen | 79 | 13 | $12 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 61 | 61 | $184 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 38 | 31 | $98 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Santa Cruz Allergy & Immunology Physician, average services per provider: 558. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$727
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genentech, INC. | 1 | $150.00 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $142.15 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $135.00 | |
| Blueprint Medicines Corporation | 1 | $122.94 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $112.67 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $64.37 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
544
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$142,326
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 114 | 35 | $1,698 |
| Azelastine Hcl | Generic | 75 | 33 | $3,662 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 66 | 22 | $1,231 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 45 | 0 | $19,648 |
| Epinephrine | Generic | 34 | 30 | $7,368 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 31 | 14 | $145 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $16,131 |
| Azelastine-Fluticasone (Azelastine/Fluticasone) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $1,922 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $14,597 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $15,806 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vinay Gowda's medical specialty?
Dr. Vinay Gowda practices Allergy & Immunology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Vinay Gowda practice?
Dr. Vinay Gowda practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621323. Office phone: 8314585526.
What is Dr. Vinay Gowda's NPI?
Dr. Vinay Gowda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639180300, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vinay Gowda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vinay Gowda accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vinay Gowda commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test for allergy using allergenic extract (HCPCS 95004); Test for allergy using skin patch (HCPCS 95044); Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (HCPCS 95117). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.