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VASANTHI VINAYAGAM MD
NPI 1376520650
Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since December 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3401 NORTH BLVD, STE 130, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 381-2727(337) 381-2753 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Vasanthi Vinayagam Md NPPES

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

VASANTHI VINAYAGAM MD (NPI 1376520650) is an individual family medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (14263R) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376520650
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameVASANTHI VINAYAGAMCredential: MD
Location Address3401 NORTH BLVD, STE 130Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Mailing Address8490 Picardy Ave, Bldg 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3731 · (225) 237-1754 · Fax (225) 237-1722
Phone(225) 381-2727
Fax(337) 381-2753
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2014
✔ NPI 1376520650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 14263R
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3401 NORTH BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Other Identifiers 4

Other080179874LA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN4A424LA
Medicare UPINH41937
Medicaid1574228LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Vasanthi Vinayagam 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 ID1355466780
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100908001144
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 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
353 services104 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
176 services49 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
105 services46 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
91 services48 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
49 services49 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
37 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70806 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.

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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
93%113 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
89%101 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%181 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
98%162 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
13%69 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%78 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 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers16 claims32 services$5.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers23 claims445 services$29.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier11 claims263 services$20.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce A6240
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier14 claims80 services$11.83 avg. paid by Medicare
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$16.21 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
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$58.15 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.

DR. JEFFREY C LITTLETON MD
Surgery
3401 NORTH BLVD, STE 200-B
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-2615
DR. TAMIKA SESSION MAYO M.D.
Family Medicine
3401 NORTH BLVD, STE 360
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-2712
INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONSULTANTS, LLC
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3401 NORTH BLVD, SUITE 335
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-2782
DR. REZA SHEYBANI M.D.
Internal Medicine
3401 NORTH BLVD, SUITE 320
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-2744
DR. JOY O EMWINMARHUANMWAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3401 NORTH BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-6620
JED LANE MORRIS MD
Internal Medicine
3401 NORTH BLVD, SUITE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-0851
CHRISTOPHER PETER GUARISCO M.D.
Internal Medicine
3401 NORTH BLVD, SUITE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 336-3100
BAYOU RADIAITON ONCOLOGY
Specialist
3401 NORTH BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7280

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 Vasanthi Vinayagam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vasanthi Vinayagam is 1376520650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2005.

Where is Vasanthi Vinayagam located?

Vasanthi Vinayagam practices at 3401 North Blvd Ste 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 381-2727.

What is Vasanthi Vinayagam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Vasanthi Vinayagam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vasanthi Vinayagam 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 Vasanthi Vinayagam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 2 other insurers list Vasanthi Vinayagam 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 Vasanthi Vinayagam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vasanthi Vinayagam is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vasanthi Vinayagam was last updated on September 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.