Quick answers
- Does Akash Virupakshaiah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akash Virupakshaiah accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Akash Virupakshaiah's NPI number?
- 1740703412. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Akash Virupakshaiah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akash Virupakshaiah at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050454
Practice locations
Addresses where Akash Virupakshaiah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3100 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702 (510) 985‑5020
- 400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Akash Virupakshaiah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Berkeley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UCSF Medical Group Business Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740703412 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians