Vani Vijayakumar, M.D.
NPI 1245330935 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vani Vijayakumar, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1245330935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245330935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C52110 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
387 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 156 | $108 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 47 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 38 | $72 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78830 | 33 | $63 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Liver78201 | 32 | $19 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 32 | $109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216-4500Phone: (601) 815-5615
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-23
- Last updated
- 2024-05-09
- Certified
- 2024-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vani Vijayakumar's NPI number?
- Vani Vijayakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245330935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vani Vijayakumar's specialty?
- Vani Vijayakumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vani Vijayakumar located?
- Vani Vijayakumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2483.
- What is Vani Vijayakumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vani Vijayakumar is (504) 842-3470.
- Does Vani Vijayakumar accept Medicare?
- Vani Vijayakumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vani Vijayakumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vani Vijayakumar's NPI (1245330935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.