Vijay Agarwal, M.D.
NPI 1609964154 · Gastroenterology Physician · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Agarwal, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1609964154).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609964154
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 89-141 (NM)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
609 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 154 | $174 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 90 | $111 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 88 | $116 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 86 | $117 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 70 | $173 |
| Insertion of Stomach Tube Using a Flexible Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 across 3 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 (1)
- 200 Oak St Ne Ste 1Albuquerque, NM 87106-5614Phone: (505) 766-5471
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2025-03-05
- Certified
- 2025-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Agarwal's NPI number?
- Vijay Agarwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609964154, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Agarwal's specialty?
- Vijay Agarwal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Agarwal located?
- Vijay Agarwal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1330 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste F, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4880.
- What is Vijay Agarwal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Agarwal is (505) 766-5471.
- Does Vijay Agarwal accept Medicare?
- Vijay Agarwal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Agarwal's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Agarwal's NPI (1609964154) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.