VIJAY BANDHAKAVI MD
NPI 1184887473
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in La Crosse, WI

Active since July 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Vijay Bandhakavi Md NPPES

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

VIJAY BANDHAKAVI MD (NPI 1184887473) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (52157) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sgmc Health, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184887473
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameVIJAY BANDHAKAVICredential: MD
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2018
NPI 1184887473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in WI · 52157
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1184887473WI

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Vijay Bandhakavi Md 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 ID1951557859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210803003225
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 9

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
327 services110 patients
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.
71 services46 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.
67 services47 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
42 services29 patients
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 31624
This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.
40 services37 patients
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope 31645
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to collect initial secretions from your lung airway. This helps doctors diagnose and treat respiratory conditions. It's a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
36 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sgmc Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Valdosta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110122
Location2501 North Patterson Street, PO Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31602 · Lowndes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54601 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
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$6.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
4 suppliers11 claims1,630 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$26.21 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.

Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

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 Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Bandhakavi is 1184887473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008.

Where is Vijay Bandhakavi located?

Vijay Bandhakavi practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 782-7300.

What is Vijay Bandhakavi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Vijay Bandhakavi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijay Bandhakavi 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 Vijay Bandhakavi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Vijay Bandhakavi 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 Vijay Bandhakavi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijay Bandhakavi is affiliated with Sgmc Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijay Bandhakavi was last updated on August 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.