Vaishnav Krishnan, MDPHD
NPI 1265752075 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vaishnav Krishnan, MDPHD is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1265752075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265752075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MDPHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R1979 (TX)
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
16 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
84 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 33 | $55 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 22 | $205 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 169 | 32 |
| Lamotrigine | 102 | 22 |
| Clobazam | 100 | 11 |
| Clonazepam | 85 | 16 |
| Lacosamide | 85 | 11 |
| Zonisamide | 45 | — |
| Oxcarbazepine | 43 | — |
| Topiramate | 38 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 1 record (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
- 2010-06-03
- Last updated
- 2020-11-20
- Certified
- 2020-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vaishnav Krishnan's NPI number?
- Vaishnav Krishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265752075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vaishnav Krishnan's specialty?
- Vaishnav Krishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vaishnav Krishnan located?
- Vaishnav Krishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 7200 Cambridge St Fl 9, Houston, TX 77030-4202.
- What is Vaishnav Krishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vaishnav Krishnan is (713) 798-0980.
- Does Vaishnav Krishnan accept Medicare?
- Vaishnav Krishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vaishnav Krishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vaishnav Krishnan's NPI (1265752075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.