Viral Harish Vakil, M.D.
Viral Harish Vakil is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
Viral Harish Vakil, M.D. runs an independent nephrologist practice in Minneapolis, MN. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 2012), he has been practicing for over 14 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
428
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
285
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,269
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $273k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Georgetown University School of Medicine
14 years in practice
Established
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
717 Delaware St Se Mail Code 1932, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2959
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Viral Harish Vakil
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Viral Harish Vakil for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Viral Harish Vakil
NPI records show Dr. Vakil as active with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 672-7422.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Viral Harish Vakil
Practice Location
909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455-4800
Mailing Address
717 Delaware St Se Mail Code 1932, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2959
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