Vijay Bandhakavi, MD
NPI 1184887473 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · La Crosse, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Bandhakavi, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in La Crosse, WI (NPI 1184887473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184887473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52157 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
675 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 327 | $202 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 67 | $112 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 42 | $13 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 40 | $10 |
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 36 | $137 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-07
- Last updated
- 2018-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI number?
- Vijay Bandhakavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184887473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Bandhakavi's specialty?
- Vijay Bandhakavi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Bandhakavi located?
- Vijay Bandhakavi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601.
- What is Vijay Bandhakavi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Bandhakavi is (608) 782-7300.
- Does Vijay Bandhakavi accept Medicare?
- Vijay Bandhakavi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI (1184887473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.