VIJAYKUMAR SURENDRAKANT PATEL MD
NPI 1922108976
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Augusta, GA

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-3226(706) 721-7508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2024, Jun 12, 2024, Sep 9, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel Md NPPES

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

VIJAYKUMAR SURENDRAKANT PATEL MD (NPI 1922108976) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (055415) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Texarkana.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922108976
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameVIJAYKUMAR SURENDRAKANT PATELCredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STREETAugusta, GA 30912
Mailing Address1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400Augusta, GA 30901-2650 · (706) 828-6410
Fax(706) 721-7508
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2024
NPI 1922108976 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 055415 Licensed in AZ · 73615 Licensed in TX · J3687
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1120 15TH STREET, Augusta, GA 30912

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Vijay Patel Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12604 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503-2379 · Phone (903) 614-5600

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid681951152AGA
MedicaidQ00619SC

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

Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel 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 ID547229197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220309002198, I20241008004362
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 5

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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
20 services20 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
17 services17 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
17 services17 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.
17 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus St Michael Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450801
Location2600 St Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$164.04 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Physician Assistant
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Family Medicine
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

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 Vijaykumar Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijaykumar Patel is 1922108976. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Vijay Patel MD.

Where is Vijaykumar Patel located?

Vijaykumar Patel practices at 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-3226.

What is Vijaykumar Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Vijaykumar Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijaykumar Patel 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 Vijaykumar Patel accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 6 other insurers list Vijaykumar Patel 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 Vijaykumar Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijaykumar Patel is affiliated with Au Medical Center, Memorial University Medical Center and Christus St Michael Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijaykumar Patel was last updated on September 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.