Quick answers
- Does Vijay Bandhakavi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay Bandhakavi 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 Vijay Bandhakavi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 733 services for Vijay Bandhakavi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI number?
- 1184887473. 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 Vijay Bandhakavi, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 733 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)327 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)71 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)67 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)42 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)40 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Heart failure60%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Arthritis56%
Hospitals where Vijay Bandhakavi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay Bandhakavi 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.
- SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijay Bandhakavi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2409 N Patterson St, Suite 230Valdosta, GA 31602 (229) 259‑4369
- 2501 N Patterson StValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 433‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijay Bandhakavi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SGMC Physician Network Inc133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Valdosta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valdosta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SGMC Physician Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184887473 |
| 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