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VIJAY R LINGAM MD
NPI 1790882850
Anesthesiology in Port Arthur, TX

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640(409) 724-7389(409) 853-5110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Vijay R Lingam Md NPPES

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

VIJAY R LINGAM MD (NPI 1790882850) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Port Arthur, Texas, licensed in Texas (K6103) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790882850
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameVIJAY R LINGAMCredential: MD
Location Address2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVDPort Arthur, TX 77640-2007
Mailing AddressPo Box 3084Lake Charles, LA 70602-3084 · (337) 436-7560 · Fax (337) 433-9861
Phone(409) 724-7389
Fax(409) 853-5110
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2008
✔ NPI 1790882850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K6103
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING52180TX
Medicare PIN8639K0TX
Medicare PIN050075757
Medicaid118186903TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vijay R Lingam Md 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 ID6800057910
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120417000864
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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
327 services283 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
30 services27 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450346
Location3080 College StreetBeaumont, TX 77701 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MONICA KATHLEEN LOVERDI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (303) 853-5400
STEPHANIE RAE DODSON MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (409) 853-5016
SHPS PLLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (833) 871-8885
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS LP
Rehabilitation Unit
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (409) 724-7389
FRANK ANDREW KRULL MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (409) 724-7389
MICHAEL G KOLCUN MD
Emergency Medicine
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (409) 724-7389
MILLENNIUM NEONATOLOGY OF PORT ARTHUR PLLC
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (855) 222-9637
INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS, PLLC
Hospitalist
2555 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
Jefferson County (409) 724-7389

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 Vijay Lingam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Lingam is 1790882850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Vijay Lingam located?

Vijay Lingam practices at 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640. The listed phone number is (409) 724-7389.

What is Vijay Lingam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Vijay Lingam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijay Lingam 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 Vijay Lingam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare list Vijay Lingam 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 Vijay Lingam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijay Lingam is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth and Baptist Beaumont Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijay Lingam was last updated on November 20, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.