DR. VIKAS PUNJABI DO
NPI 1780874313
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2026, Sep 28, 2020, Feb 12, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Vikas Punjabi Do NPPES

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

DR. VIKAS PUNJABI DO (NPI 1780874313) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Georgia (78211) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780874313
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIKAS PUNJABICredential: DO
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST STE 944Houston, TX 77030-2706
Mailing Address6560 Fannin St Ste 944Houston, TX 77030-2706 · (713) 441-3698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2026
NPI 1780874313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 78211 Licensed in LA · 312442 Licensed in MT · 18093 Licensed in IL · 036124486 Licensed in CA · 20A12352 Licensed in IL · 35650 Licensed in IL · TEM-COV19-35650 Licensed in MI · 5101019620
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 20A12352 (CA), 18093 (MT)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 20A12352 (CA), TEM-COV19-35650 (IL)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944, Houston, TX 77030

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. Vikas Punjabi Do 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 ID3476677675
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200925000196
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

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.

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.
27 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Peterson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kerrville, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450007
Location551 Hill Country DriveKerrville, TX 78028 · Kerr County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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.

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Neurological Surgery
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6560 FANNIN ST STE 944
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Vikas Punjabi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vikas Punjabi is 1780874313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2007.

Where is Vikas Punjabi located?

Vikas Punjabi practices at 6560 Fannin St Ste 944, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-3698.

What is Vikas Punjabi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Vikas Punjabi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vikas Punjabi 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 Vikas Punjabi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company list Vikas Punjabi 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 Vikas Punjabi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vikas Punjabi is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center and Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vikas Punjabi was last updated on March 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.