Vijayakumar Paramasivam, M.D.
NPI 1417180878 · Internal Medicine Physician · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijayakumar Paramasivam, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1417180878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417180878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 259047 (MA)
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 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
3,271 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,370 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 481 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 345 | $171 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 294 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $92 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 60 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 137 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 91 | 34 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 67 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 49 | 24 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,693 across 24 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
- 2009-09-01
- Last updated
- 2016-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijayakumar Paramasivam's NPI number?
- Vijayakumar Paramasivam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417180878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijayakumar Paramasivam's specialty?
- Vijayakumar Paramasivam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijayakumar Paramasivam located?
- Vijayakumar Paramasivam's practice location on file with NPPES is 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01107-1619.
- What is Vijayakumar Paramasivam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijayakumar Paramasivam is (413) 794-4320.
- Does Vijayakumar Paramasivam accept Medicare?
- Vijayakumar Paramasivam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijayakumar Paramasivam's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijayakumar Paramasivam's NPI (1417180878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.