Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vijay Aluri, MBBS
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Cedar Rapids, IA
- NPI 1215979539
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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202 10Th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 524032414
(319) 398-1546
fax (319) 247-3280
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 26, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #MD-41694
- Medicaid
- NY #03157311
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215979539. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
168,973
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,540,487
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3262 |
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg | 88,354 | 37 | $6 | |
J1602 |
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use | 26,295 | 41 | $13 | |
J0129 |
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 11,875 | 25 | $42 | |
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 9,470 | 41 | $33 | |
J3111 |
Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg | 9,030 | 12 | $10 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 8,940 | 89 | $23 | |
J9312 |
Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | 3,950 | 20 | $80 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 1,147 | 401 | $8 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 1,119 | 400 | $3 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 1,112 | 393 | $5 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Cedar Rapids Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,363. This provider delivers 72× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$99
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $99.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,196
Patients
509
Total drug cost
$1,362,956
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 582 | 142 | $33,712 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 468 | 117 | $17,694 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 236 | 56 | $1,486 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 199 | 81 | $1,233 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 129 | 26 | $8,188 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 126 | 27 | $1,654 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 119 | 13 | $920,120 |
| Methotrexate Sodium (Methotrexate Sodium/Pf) | Brand | 80 | 24 | $1,234 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 55 | 12 | $1,879 |
| Colchicine | Generic | 46 | 11 | $3,417 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vijay Aluri's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijay Aluri practices Rheumatology Physician in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Where does Dr. Vijay Aluri practice?
Dr. Vijay Aluri practices at 202 10Th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524032414. Office phone: 3193981546.
What is Dr. Vijay Aluri's NPI?
Dr. Vijay Aluri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215979539, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vijay Aluri accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Aluri accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vijay Aluri commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.