DR. VASANTH K NALAM MD
NPI 1093779654
Pediatrics in Lafayette, LA

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508(337) 470-3860(337) 470-3858 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2024, Apr 8, 2021, Jan 24, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Vasanth K Nalam Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. VASANTH K NALAM MD (NPI 1093779654) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (04740R) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093779654
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VASANTH K NALAMCredential: MD
Location Address4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308Lafayette, LA 70508-6950
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 526-0011 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Fax(337) 470-3858
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2024
NPI 1093779654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in LA · 04740R
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X · License 04740R (LA)
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308, Lafayette, LA 70508

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1198412LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Vasanth K Nalam Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70508 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Specialist
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 308
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vasanth Nalam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vasanth Nalam is 1093779654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Vasanth Nalam located?

Vasanth Nalam practices at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 308, Lafayette, LA 70508. The listed phone number is (337) 470-3860.

What is Vasanth Nalam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Vasanth Nalam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vasanth Nalam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Vasanth Nalam accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Vasanth Nalam as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vasanth Nalam was last updated on November 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.