Quick answers
- Does Preksha M. Vankawala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Preksha M. Vankawala 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 Preksha M. Vankawala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Preksha M. Vankawala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Preksha M. Vankawala's NPI number?
- 1235660093. 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 Preksha M. Vankawala, 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 | 117 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)115 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)54 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)38 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)12 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)12 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Preksha M. Vankawala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Preksha M. Vankawala 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040154
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040114
Practice locations
Addresses where Preksha M. Vankawala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9501 Baptist Health DrLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 219‑0721
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Preksha M. Vankawala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arkansas Health Group659 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arkansas Health Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235660093 |
| 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