Vijayalakshmi Lingam, M.D.
NPI 1760496194 · Psychiatry Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijayalakshmi Lingam, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1760496194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760496194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L274627 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 56 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 48 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 31 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 26 |
| Aripiprazole | 24 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 24 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 23 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 5 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)
- 1700 Waterman StDetroit, MI 48209-2022Phone: (313) 841-8900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-29
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijayalakshmi Lingam's NPI number?
- Vijayalakshmi Lingam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760496194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijayalakshmi Lingam's specialty?
- Vijayalakshmi Lingam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijayalakshmi Lingam located?
- Vijayalakshmi Lingam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2051 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208-1105.
- What is Vijayalakshmi Lingam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijayalakshmi Lingam is (313) 961-3200.
- Does Vijayalakshmi Lingam accept Medicare?
- Vijayalakshmi Lingam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijayalakshmi Lingam's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijayalakshmi Lingam's NPI (1760496194) 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.