Lalitha Vedantam, M.D
NPI 1942618996 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Washington, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lalitha Vedantam, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Washington, MD (NPI 1942618996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942618996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D82595 (MD)
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
11 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
3,684 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 | 1,316 | $107 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 610 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 345 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 335 | $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 | 327 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 555 | 169 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 478 | 149 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 250 | 82 |
| Losartan Potassium | 212 | 63 |
| Metformin Hcl | 173 | 51 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 169 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$264 across 12 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
- 2014-07-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-14
- Certified
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lalitha Vedantam's NPI number?
- Lalitha Vedantam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942618996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lalitha Vedantam's specialty?
- Lalitha Vedantam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lalitha Vedantam located?
- Lalitha Vedantam's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 E Swan Creek Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744-5250.
- What is Lalitha Vedantam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lalitha Vedantam is (301) 292-7270.
- Does Lalitha Vedantam accept Medicare?
- Lalitha Vedantam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lalitha Vedantam's NPI active?
- Yes — Lalitha Vedantam's NPI (1942618996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.