Vinay Kapoor, M.D.
NPI 1780665042 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Kapoor, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780665042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780665042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K9580 (TX)
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
20 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 7 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)
- 1502 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608Phone: (713) 970-4640Fax: (713) 970-4694
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2024-06-12
- Certified
- 2024-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Kapoor's NPI number?
- Vinay Kapoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780665042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Kapoor's specialty?
- Vinay Kapoor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Kapoor located?
- Vinay Kapoor's practice location on file with NPPES is 9401 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1407.
- What is Vinay Kapoor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Kapoor is (713) 970-7000.
- Does Vinay Kapoor accept Medicare?
- Vinay Kapoor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Kapoor's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Kapoor's NPI (1780665042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.