Vijay Paul Pinto, M.D.
Vijay Paul Pinto is an Urology specialist based in Sumter, SC with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vijay Paul Pinto, M.D. has been part of the Sumter medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.69/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1285 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.69/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.03%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.3%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,396
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
940
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,808
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $577k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$597 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Vijay Paul Pinto's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
27 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Urology Care With Vijay Paul Pinto
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vijay Paul Pinto for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sumter required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vijay Paul Pinto
Dr. Pinto is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sumter, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 905-3555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1285 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address
1285 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150
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