Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan, MD
NPI 1376579078 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1376579078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376579078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q5889 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,616 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Concentration Technique88108 | 286 | $21 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 231 | $35 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 200 | $26 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 168 | $66 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 164 | $24 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate88172 | 118 | $33 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-24
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's NPI number?
- Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376579078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's specialty?
- Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan located?
- Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2703.
- What is Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan is (713) 394-6450.
- Does Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan accept Medicare?
- Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's NPI (1376579078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.