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DR. VIJAYAPRAKASH SREENARASIMHAIAH M.D.
NPI 1427028372
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
915 GESSNER RD STE 360, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 468-5440(713) 973-0778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIJAYAPRAKASH SREENARASIMHAIAH M.D. (NPI 1427028372) is an individual nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L9498) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427028372
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIJAYAPRAKASH SREENARASIMHAIAHCredential: M.D.
Location Address915 GESSNER RD STE 360Houston, TX 77024-2540
Mailing Address915 Gessner Rd., Suite 360Houston, TX 77024-2527 · (713) 468-5440 · Fax (713) 973-0778
Phone(713) 468-5440
Fax(713) 973-0778
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1427028372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L9498
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License L9498 (TX)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360, Houston, TX 77024
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Vijay Sreenarasimhaiah M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 110425 Huffmeister Rd Ste 420Houston, TX 77065-3429 · Phone (281) 571-8090 · Fax (281) 571-8095
Location 213219 Dotson Rd Ste 200Houston, TX 77070-4308 · Phone (281) 571-8090 · Fax (281) 571-8095
Location 323920 Katy Fwy Ste 555Katy, TX 77494-1341 · Phone (713) 468-5440 · Fax (713) 973-0778
Location 4427 W 20th St Ste 300Houston, TX 77008-2429 · Phone (713) 496-1945 · Fax (713) 791-1710
Location 53395 Plaza 10 Dr Ste ABeaumont, TX 77707-2555 · Phone (713) 838-2300 · Fax (713) 838-2309

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid165324802TX

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. Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah 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 ID5395725345
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040721001275
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 10

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.
450 services139 patients
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.
425 services178 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.
248 services84 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
167 services28 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.
129 services92 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
65 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ad Hospital East, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670102
Location12950 East Freeway, Suite 100Houston, TX 77015 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%1,168 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%182 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
51%496 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
100%51 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
73%496 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%496 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
14%496 patients
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 4

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers18 claims2,040 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers21 claims2,520 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$18.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers18 claims20 services$12.62 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 9

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

JOANNE S BRUNELLE HINDLET APRN,BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (712) 468-5440
ADIL R ALI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360, SUITE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
DR. REDENTOR ANTONIO ROY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
DR. COLVILLE T. WILLIAMS
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
ESTHER LIFAFE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
MASOOD MAHMOOD M.D
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
MS. MONICA GUIDRY FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440
DR. ARIEL M VELASCO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 468-5440

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 Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah is 1427028372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah located?

Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah practices at 915 Gessner Rd Ste 360, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 468-5440.

What is Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah 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 Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah 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 Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital and Ad Hospital East, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.