Krishanthan Vigneswaran, M.D.
NPI 1437418746 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishanthan Vigneswaran, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1437418746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437418746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- S1534 (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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
253 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $87 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 33 | $271 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $173 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Front, 2-3 Spine Bone Segments |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 24 | 17 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 6 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 (2)
- 7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 840Houston, TX 77074-1812Phone: (713) 486-8080Fax: (713) 486-8090
- 17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 450Sugar Land, TX 77479-4983Phone: (713) 486-7800Fax: (713) 486-7830
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-07
- Last updated
- 2025-01-03
- Certified
- 2025-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishanthan Vigneswaran's NPI number?
- Krishanthan Vigneswaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437418746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishanthan Vigneswaran's specialty?
- Krishanthan Vigneswaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishanthan Vigneswaran located?
- Krishanthan Vigneswaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300, Houston, TX 77024-2314.
- What is Krishanthan Vigneswaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishanthan Vigneswaran is (713) 448-8048.
- Does Krishanthan Vigneswaran accept Medicare?
- Krishanthan Vigneswaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishanthan Vigneswaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishanthan Vigneswaran's NPI (1437418746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.