DR. VINAY KUMAR MENON M.D.
NPI 1730334178
Hospitalist in Baytown, TX

Active since November 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4401 GARTH RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77521(281) 420-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Vinay Kumar Menon M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VINAY KUMAR MENON M.D. (NPI 1730334178) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baytown, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5436) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730334178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINAY KUMAR MENONCredential: M.D.
Location Address4401 GARTH RDBaytown, TX 77521-2122
Mailing Address4401 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521-2122 · (508) 981-3788
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2022
NPI 1730334178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · S5436
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 240724 (MA)
4401 GARTH RD, Baytown, TX 77521

Accepted 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

Dr. Vinay Kumar Menon 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 ID3072650001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210708003507
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 3

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 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.
360 services150 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.
152 services146 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.
109 services107 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450424
Location4401 Garth RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450709
Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Liberty, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451375
Location1353 N Travis StLiberty, TX 77575 · Liberty County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77521 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$13.53 avg. paid by Medicare
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
5 suppliers43 claims45 services$60.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier14 claims16 services$31.03 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.

Plastic Surgery
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Hospitalist
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Hospitalist
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Pharmacist
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Pharmacist
4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

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 Vinay Kumar Menon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinay Kumar Menon is 1730334178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2008.

Where is Vinay Kumar Menon located?

Vinay Kumar Menon practices at 4401 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521. The listed phone number is (281) 420-8600.

What is Vinay Kumar Menon's specialty?

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

Is Vinay Kumar Menon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinay Kumar Menon 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 Vinay Kumar Menon accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice list Vinay Kumar Menon 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 Vinay Kumar Menon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinay Kumar Menon is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinay Kumar Menon was last updated on September 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.