Quick answers
- Does Vikram S. Nijjar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vikram S. Nijjar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vikram S. Nijjar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,329 Original Medicare patients and 4,378 services for Vikram S. Nijjar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vikram S. Nijjar's NPI number?
- 1033298047. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vikram S. Nijjar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,378 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)720 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)648 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)514 services
- Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (93793)445 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician (93015)188 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Vikram S. Nijjar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vikram S. Nijjar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190099
- Byrd Regional HospitalLeesville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190164
- CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190298
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190026
Practice locations
Addresses where Vikram S. Nijjar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 (318) 681‑4138
- 2108 Texas Ave, Suite 2061Alexandria, LA 71301 (318) 448‑1041
- 3311 Prescott RdAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 487‑1122
- 3330 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 483‑4090
- 3351 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 448‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vikram S. Nijjar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group
- CHRISTUS Health Central Louisiana45 clinicians in the group
- Cenla Heart Specialists LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other interventional cardiologists in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033298047 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians