DR. VIJAY GANESH SANKARAN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1386969855
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Boston, MA

Active since March 29, 2010PECOS Enrolled
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 355-6363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Vijay Ganesh Sankaran M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIJAY GANESH SANKARAN M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1386969855) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (254221) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386969855
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIJAY GANESH SANKARANCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTEBoston, MA 02215
Mailing Address450 Brookline Avenue, Dana-farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA 02215 · (617) 355-6363
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 2013
✔ NPI 1386969855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 254221
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, Boston, MA 02215

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Vijay Ganesh Sankaran M.d., Ph.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Vijay Sankaran reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,026 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,358 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, SUITE YC-1250
BOSTON, MA 02215
Physician Assistant (Medical)
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DA 1040
BOSTON, MA 02215
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE-EDDC
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DA-10
BOSTON, MA 02215

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 Sankaran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Sankaran is 1386969855. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2010.

Where is Vijay Sankaran located?

Vijay Sankaran practices at 450 Brookline Avenue Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 355-6363.

What is Vijay Sankaran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Vijay Sankaran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijay Sankaran is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vijay Sankaran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vijay Sankaran reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vijay Sankaran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vijay Sankaran accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Vijay Sankaran 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 Vijay Sankaran was last updated on June 21, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.