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VIKRAM RATHNAM PALANIVEL M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1629395660
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Philadelphia, PA

Active since April 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2 EAST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 615-4949(215) 615-0829 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Vikram Rathnam Palanivel M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

VIKRAM RATHNAM PALANIVEL M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1629395660) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD460166) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629395660
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameVIKRAM RATHNAM PALANIVELCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2 EASTPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5127
Mailing Address3400 Civic Center Blvd, 2 EastPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5127 · (215) 615-4949 · Fax (215) 615-0829
Phone(215) 615-4949
Fax(215) 615-0829
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1629395660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD460166
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License NOT APPLICABLE
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Vikram Rathnam Palanivel M.d., Ph.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 ID9537301437
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191118001555
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 14

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
470 services343 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.
234 services57 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
113 services108 patients
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement 93451
This procedure involves placing a small, flexible tube into the right side of your heart. It helps assess how your heart is functioning by measuring pressures within the heart chambers. It's a key tool in diagnosing certain heart conditions.
54 services49 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.
54 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
21 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainsboro, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310010
LocationOne-Five Plainsboro RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chester County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390179
Location701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doylestown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Doylestown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390203
Location595 West State StDoylestown, PA 18901 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390223
Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

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
1 supplier14 claims14 services$67.72 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.

PHILIPPE OLIVIER SZAPARY MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, EAST PAVILION, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 615-4949
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Psychiatric Unit
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2 SOUTH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 614-1828
CAREY MCDOUGALL M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2920
KELSEY ELIZABETH SPIELMAN
Genetic Counselor, MS
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 349-8479
STEVEN S SCHERER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2ND FLOOR, SOUTH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3606
KEITH CENGEL MD, PHD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CONCOURSE LEVEL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428
BRIAN FRIEL MD
Urology
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, UROLOGY, PERELMAN CENTER, 3RD FLOOR, WEST PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 349-5042
RICHARD KRISKA
Pharmacist
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, ROOM 101 WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-6260

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 Vikram Palanivel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vikram Palanivel is 1629395660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2010.

Where is Vikram Palanivel located?

Vikram Palanivel practices at 3400 Civic Center Blvd 2 East, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 615-4949.

What is Vikram Palanivel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Vikram Palanivel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vikram Palanivel 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 Vikram Palanivel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Vikram Palanivel 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 Vikram Palanivel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vikram Palanivel is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Doylestown Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vikram Palanivel was last updated on October 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.