Dr. Ajay Nirula, MD

  • San Diego, CA
  • Rheumatologist
NPI1538799309
Publications
31
Industry payments
$2,500
State license
1
Year NPI issued
2020
Practice address
5171 Meadows Del Mar, San Diego, CA 92130-4855
Practice phone
Call (858) 436-4906
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Dr. Ajay Nirula is a rheumatologist in San Diego, California

Dr. Nirula practices in San Diego, California.

Dr. Nirula's NPI, 1538799309, was assigned on January 21, 2020. Dr. Nirula graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1997. Dr. Nirula holds California license A69108.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
January 21, 2020
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(858) 436-4906
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Medical school graduation
1997

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Ajay Nirula's practice address is in San Diego, California

Dr. Nirula's practice address in the NPI Registry is 5171 Meadows Del Mar, San Diego, CA 92130-4855. The practice phone is (858) 436-4906.

  • NPI Registry address
    5171 Meadows Del Mar, San Diego, CA 92130-4855Phone(858) 436-4906

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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Dr. Ajay Nirula is one of 821 rheumatologists in California

Rheumatology is Dr. Nirula's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RR0500X. Dr. Nirula is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Rheumatology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A69108 · 1999 to 2027 · taxonomy 207RR0500X

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Dr. Ajay Nirula has 31 publications on record

Dmand AI links 31 papers to Dr. Nirula, published from 2004 to 2024. 2021 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized, Antibodies, Monoclonal and Double-Blind Method. Dr. Nirula has published most often in J Am Acad Dermatol. Dr. Nirula's most frequent co-authors are Mark Christopher Genovese, MD, Gregory David Huhn, MD and Ngozi Erondu, MD.

Papers31
Years published2004 to 2024

Dr. Nirula's papers by year, 2007 to 2024

Topics Dr. Nirula writes about most

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Psoriasis
  • COVID-19
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Arthritis, Psoriatic
  • Antibodies, Neutralizing

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Dr. Ajay Nirula received $2,500 in industry payments in 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Nirula from 1 drug or device company in 2024. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies paid the most, $2,500.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Ajay Nirula has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Nirula.

Awards and honors for Dr. Nirula

  1. Undated
    • ACR Fellow

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Dr. Ajay Nirula graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Dr. Nirula graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1997. Dr. Nirula is a member of ACR.

  1. Medical schoolDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Sources for Dr. Ajay Nirula's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Ajay Nirula's NPI number?

Dr. Ajay Nirula's NPI number is 1538799309. It was assigned on January 21, 2020, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Ajay Nirula?

Dr. Ajay Nirula is a rheumatologist in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Rheumatology Physician (taxonomy code 207RR0500X).

Where does Dr. Ajay Nirula practice?

Dr. Nirula practices at 5171 Meadows Del Mar, San Diego, CA 92130-4855.

What is Dr. Ajay Nirula's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Nirula is (858) 436-4906.

What is Dr. Ajay Nirula's medical license number?

Dr. Nirula holds California license A69108.

Where did Dr. Ajay Nirula go to medical school?

Dr. Nirula graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1997.

Has Dr. Ajay Nirula received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $2,500 in general payments to Dr. Nirula from 1 company from 2024 to 2024. The largest total came from Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies.

How long has Dr. Ajay Nirula been practicing?

Dr. Nirula graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.

Does Dr. Ajay Nirula do research?

Dmand AI links 31 publications to Dr. Nirula, published from 2004 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Ajay Nirula publish with?

Dr. Nirula's most frequent co-authors are Mark Christopher Genovese, MD (4 shared papers), Gregory David Huhn, MD (4 shared papers) and Ngozi Erondu, MD (3 shared papers).

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