SOMENDRA VAISHNAV MBBS
NPI 1609043843
Hospitalist in St Cloud, MN

Active since May 15, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC, ST CLOUD, MN 56303(320) 251-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Somendra Vaishnav Mbbs NPPES

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

SOMENDRA VAISHNAV MBBS (NPI 1609043843) is an individual hospitalist provider in St Cloud, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (52720) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Alomere Health, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609043843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSOMENDRA VAISHNAVCredential: MBBS
Location Address1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINICSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735
Mailing Address1200 Sixth Ave N, Centracare ClinicSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735 · (320) 251-2700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1609043843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 52720
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 52720 (MN), 232315 (MA)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, St Cloud, MN 56303

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1609043843MN
Medicare PIN110015100MN
Medicare PINH400103691MN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Somendra Vaishnav Mbbs 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 ID1658552278
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110301001136
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show Somendra Vaishnav reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Primary Care
1200 6TH AVE N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
130 1ST ST NE
Richmond, MN 56368
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1205269941 (Minnesota)
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1013 HART BLVD
Monticello, MN 55362
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
525 W. MAIN STREET
Melrose, MN 56352
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
425 ELM ST N
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740553932 (Minnesota)
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
50 CENTRACARE DR
Long Prairie, MN 56347
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
301 BECKER AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
101 WILLMAR AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1815 WISCONSIN AVE
Benson, MN 56215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023728516 (Minnesota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
101 CARING WAY
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194206748 (Minnesota)
  • 183 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.
164 services94 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.
135 services73 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.
80 services80 patients
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.
60 services48 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.
43 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Alomere Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240030
Location111 17th Avenue EastAlexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240036
Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Willmar, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240088
Location301 Becker Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201 · Kandiyohi County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Melrose, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241330
Location525 West Main StreetMelrose, MN 56352 · Stearns County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare Health - Monticello

Critical Access Hospitals · Monticello, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241362
Location1013 Hart BoulevardMonticello, MN 55362 · Wright County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56303 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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

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
1 supplier11 claims11 services$5.15 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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRA CARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Physician Assistant
1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Dietitian, Registered
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Neurological Surgery
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC RIVER CAMPUS/NEROSURGERY
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

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 Somendra Vaishnav's NPI number?

The NPI number for Somendra Vaishnav is 1609043843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2008.

Where is Somendra Vaishnav located?

Somendra Vaishnav practices at 1200 Sixth Ave N Centracare Clinic, St Cloud, MN 56303. The listed phone number is (320) 251-2700.

What is Somendra Vaishnav's specialty?

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

Is Somendra Vaishnav enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Somendra Vaishnav 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Somendra Vaishnav's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Somendra Vaishnav reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Centracare Clinic (Saint Cloud, MN), Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC (Richmond, MN), Centracare Health System-Nr LLC (Monticello, MN), Centracare Health System - Melrose (Melrose, MN), Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre (Sauk Centre, MN) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Somendra Vaishnav's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Somendra Vaishnav affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Somendra Vaishnav is affiliated with Alomere Health, St Cloud Hospital, Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital, Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital and Centracare Health - Monticello.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Somendra Vaishnav was last updated on October 30, 2015. 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.