Vinay Kumar Menon, M.D.
NPI 1730334178 · Hospitalist Physician · Baytown, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Kumar Menon, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Baytown, TX (NPI 1730334178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730334178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 240724 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
621 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 360 | $118 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 152 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 109 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 76 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 70 | 69 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 36 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 33 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-11-26
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Kumar Menon's NPI number?
- Vinay Kumar Menon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730334178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Kumar Menon's specialty?
- Vinay Kumar Menon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Kumar Menon located?
- Vinay Kumar Menon's practice location on file with NPPES is 4401 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521-2122.
- What is Vinay Kumar Menon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Kumar Menon is (281) 420-8600.
- Does Vinay Kumar Menon accept Medicare?
- Vinay Kumar Menon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Kumar Menon's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Kumar Menon's NPI (1730334178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.