Physician Profile
Rafael A. Penunuri, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Penunuri
Based in Newport Beach, CA, Rafael A. Penunuri, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Rafael graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Rafael cared for 7,228 Medicare patients across 13,769 services. The services billed most often include physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allo, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or quali.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (949) 650-0587
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE#1
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,769 services · 7,228 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt | Treatment | 95924 |
112 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
107 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician | Treatment | 93040 |
75 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
58 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
45 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise | Treatment | 93924 |
42 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92653 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allo | Billing code | G0181 |
3,373 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
2,586 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or quali | Billing code | G0318 |
2,388 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Newport Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rafael A. Penunuri's specialty?
Rafael A. Penunuri is an internist in Newport Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rafael A. Penunuri?
Rafael A. Penunuri is listed at 1419 Superior Ave Ste#1, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rafael A. Penunuri?
The number on file is (949) 650-0587. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Rafael A. Penunuri's NPI number?
Rafael A. Penunuri's National Provider Identifier is 1831270362. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Rafael A. Penunuri's education?
Rafael A. Penunuri attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rafael A. Penunuri been practicing?
Rafael A. Penunuri has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rafael A. Penunuri known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael A. Penunuri provides treatments such as testing of autonomic nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt and testing of autonomic nervous system function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rafael A. Penunuri confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael A. Penunuri. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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