Quick answers
- Does Jitendra I. Vasandani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jitendra I. Vasandani 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 Jitendra I. Vasandani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,001 Original Medicare patients and 312,742 services for Jitendra I. Vasandani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jitendra I. Vasandani's NPI number?
- 1194707406. 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 Jitendra I. Vasandani, 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 | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 312,742 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)129,800 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)44,200 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)41,811 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)33,440 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)15,275 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Jitendra I. Vasandani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jitendra I. Vasandani 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450539
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Grace Surgical HospitalLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450162
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Jitendra I. Vasandani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10705 Milwaukee AveLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 744‑7223
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jitendra I. Vasandani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates-Tx PLLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates-Tx PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194707406 |
| 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