Quick answers
- Does Vijaywant S. Brar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijaywant S. Brar 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 Vijaywant S. Brar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 427 services for Vijaywant S. Brar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijaywant S. Brar's NPI number?
- 1194166686. 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 Vijaywant S. Brar, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 427 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)57 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)47 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)44 services
- Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (93248)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)35 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 cholesterol73%
- Heart failure52%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes42%
- Atrial fibrillation42%
Hospitals where Vijaywant S. Brar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijaywant S. Brar 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.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Ochsner LSU Health MonroeMonroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190011
- Ochsner LSU Health ShreveportShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190098
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical CenterShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190317
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijaywant S. Brar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103 (318) 675‑5000
- 1606 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103 (318) 675‑6402
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijaywant S. Brar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice571 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194166686 |
| 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