2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1326675117 MD
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VIJAY AGUSALA, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SACRAMENTO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
438
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIJAY AGUSALA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SACRAMENTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 438 claims across 72 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIJAY AGUSALA, MD filed 438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SACRAMENTO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2020

NPI 1326675117

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

438 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in California

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326675117. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4860 Y ST STE 2820, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95817, with a listed phone of (916) 243-8934. NPI 1326675117 was issued on 03/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGUSALA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4860 Y ST STE 2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Provider Details

NPI 1326675117
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2020

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VIJAY AGUSALA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

ShockWave Medical, Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VIJAY AGUSALA, MD. To verify VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 438 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

438
Total Claims
$97K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
913
Total Day Supply
26,786
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$87K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
42
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
19
Amlodipine Besylate
17
Metoprolol Succinate
17
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
17
Lisinopril
16
Gabapentin
13
Carvedilol
12
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11
Losartan Potassium
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How VIJAY AGUSALA, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's 438 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AGUSALA.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's specialty?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIJAY AGUSALA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIJAY AGUSALA, MD wrote 438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is VIJAY AGUSALA, MD located?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD is located at 4860 Y ST STE 2820, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95817. Phone: (916) 243-8934.
What is VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's NPI number?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326675117, issued on 03/24/2020.
Does VIJAY AGUSALA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIJAY AGUSALA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Jardiance, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIJAY AGUSALA, MD accept Medicare?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 438 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's credentials?
VIJAY AGUSALA, MD's NPI is 1326675117 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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