Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD
NPI 1578592671 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1578592671).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578592671
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101226618 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 0101226618 (VA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
91 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $78 |
| Partial Destruction and Reconstruction of Right Upper Heart Chamber33257 | 13 | $501 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,235 across 10 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
- 2006-07-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vigneshwar Kasirajan's NPI number?
- Vigneshwar Kasirajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578592671, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vigneshwar Kasirajan's specialty?
- Vigneshwar Kasirajan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vigneshwar Kasirajan located?
- Vigneshwar Kasirajan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23298-5058.
- What is Vigneshwar Kasirajan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vigneshwar Kasirajan is (804) 828-4620.
- Does Vigneshwar Kasirajan accept Medicare?
- Vigneshwar Kasirajan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vigneshwar Kasirajan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vigneshwar Kasirajan's NPI (1578592671) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.