Vikram Reddy Penumalli, MD

Diagnostic Neuroimaging Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Vikram Reddy Penumalli is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Greensboro, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 273-2511Greensboro, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 22 years in psychiatry & neurology, Vikram Reddy Penumalli, MD is a long-established diagnostic neuroimaging psychiatry & neurology specialist in Greensboro. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1707dNPPES updated 2021-09-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

912 Third Street Suite 101, Greensboro, NC 27405-6967

Fax: (336) 370-0287
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)

Better than 87% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

295

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

292

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,509

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $851k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.7k received from industry

133 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Vikram Reddy Penumalli's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

  2. Board certified · Sep 19, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.

Taxonomy: 2084D0003X

Education & Training

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 29568, Greensboro, NC 27429-9568

Differs from practice location

Virtual Diagnostic Neuroimaging Care With Vikram Reddy Penumalli

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Vikram Reddy Penumalli for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greensboro 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 Vikram Reddy Penumalli

Dr. Penumalli is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Greensboro, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 273-2511.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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