Vijay Hegde, M.D.
NPI 1821021122 · Psychiatry Physician · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Hegde, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1821021122).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821021122
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME160567 (FL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
631 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 259 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 136 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 88 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 75 | $176 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 30 | $82 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 159 | 51 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 142 | 60 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 134 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 87 | 24 |
| Levetiracetam | 32 | 16 |
| Pregabalin | 31 | 12 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,716 across 122 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Hegde's NPI number?
- Vijay Hegde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821021122, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Hegde's specialty?
- Vijay Hegde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Hegde located?
- Vijay Hegde's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Morton Plant St Ste 402, Clearwater, FL 33756-3395.
- What is Vijay Hegde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Hegde is (727) 461-8635.
- Does Vijay Hegde accept Medicare?
- Vijay Hegde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Hegde's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Hegde's NPI (1821021122) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.