Vidyaratna Fleetwood, M.D.
NPI 1649534231 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vidyaratna Fleetwood, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1649534231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649534231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 69614 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 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
187 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 | 75 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 26 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $147 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 11 |
| Carvedilol | 26 | — |
| Prednisone | 23 | — |
| Calcitriol | 20 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 18 | — |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 1 record (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)
- 1465 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1003Phone: (314) 577-5351
- 1225 S Grand Blvd Fl 3Saint Louis, MO 63104-1016Phone: (314) 257-3760Fax: (314) 257-3761
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-27
- Last updated
- 2025-10-06
- Certified
- 2025-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vidyaratna Fleetwood's NPI number?
- Vidyaratna Fleetwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649534231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vidyaratna Fleetwood's specialty?
- Vidyaratna Fleetwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vidyaratna Fleetwood located?
- Vidyaratna Fleetwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030-2348.
- What is Vidyaratna Fleetwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vidyaratna Fleetwood is (832) 355-1400.
- Does Vidyaratna Fleetwood accept Medicare?
- Vidyaratna Fleetwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vidyaratna Fleetwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Vidyaratna Fleetwood's NPI (1649534231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.