Quick answers
- Does Vinay Gidwani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinay Gidwani 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 Vinay Gidwani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 94 services for Vinay Gidwani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinay Gidwani's NPI number?
- 1295078491. 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 Vinay Gidwani, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 94 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)41 services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)36 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 cholesterol63%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Heart failure46%
- Arthritis45%
- Depression45%
Hospitals where Vinay Gidwani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vinay Gidwani 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.
- Chatuge Regional HospitalHiawassee, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111324
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center HabershamDemorest, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110041
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110029
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
- Union General HospitalBlairsville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110051
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinay Gidwani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 743 Spring NestGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 219‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vinay Gidwani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc883 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295078491 |
| 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