Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Viji Paulson, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Bethlehem, PA
- NPI 1598182933
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.3 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
801 Ostrum St
Bethlehem, PA 180151000
(484) 526-6643 - Additional location
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601 Hamilton Ave Rm B-158, St. Francis Medical Center Office of Graduate Medical E
Trenton, NJ 086291915
(609) 599-5061
fax (609) 599-6232
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD452691
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598182933. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,484
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$141,181
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,050 | 377 | $79 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 236 | 230 | $113 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 172 | 171 | $173 | |
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 | 15 | 15 | $51 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 61 peers in Bethlehem Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 122. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $21.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
132
Patients
124
Total drug cost
$921
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 31 | 30 | $113 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 23 | $102 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 20 | 20 | $170 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 17 | 15 | $257 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 14 | $145 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 11 | 11 | $72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $62 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Viji Paulson's medical specialty?
Dr. Viji Paulson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Viji Paulson practice?
Dr. Viji Paulson practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000. Office phone: 4845266643.
What is Dr. Viji Paulson's NPI?
Dr. Viji Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598182933, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Viji Paulson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Viji Paulson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Viji Paulson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.