Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vivek Puppala, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Vallejo, CA

  • NPI 1972772275
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
975 Sereno Dr, Kaiser Vallejo, Department of Emergency Medicine
Vallejo, CA 945892441
(707) 651-3785
Mailing address
Kaiser Vallejo, 975 Sereno Drive, Department of Emergency Medicine
Vallejo, CA 94589

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 22, 2021
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #101984

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972772275. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
64
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$9,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 42 38 $125
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 22 22 $180

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Vallejo Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
102
Patients
102
Total drug cost
$853
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 18 18 $111
Cefadroxil Generic 14 14 $186
Prednisone Generic 13 13 $86
Cephalexin Generic 12 12 $100
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $100
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 11 11 $87
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 11 11 $75
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 11 11 $109

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vivek Puppala's medical specialty?
Dr. Vivek Puppala practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Vallejo, CA.
Where does Dr. Vivek Puppala practice?
Dr. Vivek Puppala practices at 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, CA 945892441. Office phone: 7076513785.
What is Dr. Vivek Puppala's NPI?
Dr. Vivek Puppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972772275, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vivek Puppala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Puppala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vivek Puppala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.