Vinay Nijhawan, MD
NPI 1396716916 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Nijhawan, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1396716916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396716916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036097791 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
1,429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 255 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 99 | $11 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 95 | $41 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 77 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 58 | $11 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 50 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-31
- Last updated
- 2025-02-07
- Certified
- 2025-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Nijhawan's NPI number?
- Vinay Nijhawan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396716916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Nijhawan's specialty?
- Vinay Nijhawan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Nijhawan located?
- Vinay Nijhawan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612-5222.
- What is Vinay Nijhawan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Nijhawan is (715) 577-4678.
- Does Vinay Nijhawan accept Medicare?
- Vinay Nijhawan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Nijhawan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Nijhawan's NPI (1396716916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.