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DR. VIKRAM C SURAPARAJU M.D.
NPI 1164687430
Hospitalist in Fort Bliss, TX

Active since July 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, FORT BLISS, TX 79906(915) 742-7777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, Jan 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Vikram C Suraparaju M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIKRAM C SURAPARAJU M.D. (NPI 1164687430) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Bliss, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1167) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Austin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164687430
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIKRAM C SURAPARAJUCredential: M.D.
Location Address18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STFort Bliss, TX 79906-5327
Mailing Address12221 N Mopac ExpyAustin, TX 78758-2401 · (512) 901-4009 · Fax (512) 901-3909
Phone(915) 742-7777
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1164687430 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N1167
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License N1167 (TX)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License N1167 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, Fort Bliss, TX 79906
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112221 N Mopac ExpyAustin, TX 78758-2401 · Phone (512) 901-4009 · Fax (512) 901-3909

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid197559106TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vikram C Suraparaju M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335209535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081118000467
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
384 services150 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
57 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
53 services52 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bryan, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450011
Location2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79906 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%67 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$56.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MS. ROCIO ERIKA SAMANIEGO
Social Worker (Clinical)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-2800
DR. GEORGE CORTINAS PHARMD
Pharmacist
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (214) 535-5955
DR. JAMESON EVERETT HOFFMAN DMD
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
EL PASO, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-9788
EUNICE SHIM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0576
DR. KATHRYN ANZOLA PT, DPT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0238
TIMOTHY ERIC HOELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-4248
WILLIAM D MCCLELLAND MD
General Practice
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-0576
DR. MICHAEL PATRICK AVILLION MD
Otolaryngology
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
El Paso County (915) 742-2273

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 Vikram Suraparaju's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vikram Suraparaju is 1164687430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2008.

Where is Vikram Suraparaju located?

Vikram Suraparaju practices at 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. The listed phone number is (915) 742-7777.

What is Vikram Suraparaju's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Vikram Suraparaju enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vikram Suraparaju is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Vikram Suraparaju accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list Vikram Suraparaju 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.

Is Vikram Suraparaju affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vikram Suraparaju is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vikram Suraparaju was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.