2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1700131463 M.B,, B.S.
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Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in Syracuse, New York. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
313
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. filed 313 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Syracuse, New York, prescribing 48% generic.

313
Part D claims, 2023
48%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

313 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2012

NPI 1700131463

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

313 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in New York

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Largest specialties in New York (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.8%Registered Nurse - 5.2%Registered Nurse5.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.9%Clinical Social Worker4.9%Social Worker - 4.5%Social Worker4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist - 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Licensed Practical Nurse - 4.3%Licensed Practical Nurse4.3%Pulmonary Disease Physician - 0.1%Pulmonary Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in New York (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pulmonary Disease Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.B,, B.S. credentials at 736 IRVING AVE, Syracuse, NY, 13210, with a listed phone of (315) 470-7186. NPI 1700131463 was issued on 07/18/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kaul 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 313 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $121K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

736 IRVING AVE
Syracuse, NY 13210

Provider Details

NPI 1700131463
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.B,, B.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn, NY
Critical Care Associates OF Syracuse PC
Syracuse, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.. To verify Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. - brand share 52.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 313 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.

313
Total Claims
$121K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
563
Total Day Supply
16,340
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$116K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
52
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
40
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
31
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
27
Azelastine Hcl
22
Fluticasone Propionate
20
Montelukast Sodium
13
Famotidine
12
Azithromycin
11

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s 313 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kaul.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s specialty?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Syracuse, New York. Credentials: M.B,, B.S..
How much does Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. wrote 313 Medicare Part D claims totaling $121K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. located?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. is located at 736 IRVING AVE, Syracuse, NY, 13210. Phone: (315) 470-7186.
What is Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s NPI number?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700131463, issued on 07/18/2012.
Does Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $116K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Anoro Ellipta, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. accept Medicare?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 313 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s credentials?
Viren Kaul, M.B,, B.S.'s NPI is 1700131463 with credentials M.B,, B.S.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.