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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: July 26, 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 Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, 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 12

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 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.
169 services72 patients
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.
119 services102 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.
69 services68 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.
36 services13 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.
34 services34 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

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.

MS. LINDA MARGUERITA MILLER RN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, ENT DEPT FIRST FLOOR WOOD BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-3440
BELINDA K BIRNBAUM MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-2454
MR. STEPHEN HARVIE WALKER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, DIVISION OF CARDIO
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-5248
MRS. JENNIFER M SIEGLE RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 5TH FLOOR WOOD BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-4075
MRS. JULIE R CHIAPPA CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
MICHAEL DONAHUE C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-3749
MS. MONICA E. CHURCH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 5 WOOD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1346
NOREEN MCDANIEL-YAKSCOE MSN,CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA MAIN BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-7099

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 Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.