Periyanan Vaduganathan, M.D.
NPI 1518962588 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Periyanan Vaduganathan, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1518962588).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518962588
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J7240 (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
21 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
4,151 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,167 | $129 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,046 | $63 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 260 | $187 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 236 | $79 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician Only93042 | 194 | $7 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 503 | 163 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 499 | 175 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 402 | 122 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 351 | 84 |
| Losartan Potassium | 296 | 99 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 249 | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 36 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
- 2005-06-16
- Last updated
- 2011-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Periyanan Vaduganathan's NPI number?
- Periyanan Vaduganathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518962588, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Periyanan Vaduganathan's specialty?
- Periyanan Vaduganathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Periyanan Vaduganathan located?
- Periyanan Vaduganathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 11914 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX 77089-6046.
- What is Periyanan Vaduganathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Periyanan Vaduganathan is (281) 481-5444.
- Does Periyanan Vaduganathan accept Medicare?
- Periyanan Vaduganathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Periyanan Vaduganathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Periyanan Vaduganathan's NPI (1518962588) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.