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Nephrology

Rajiv S. Vij, MD

Works at hospitals in Longview, TX · Carthage, TX · Henderson, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Rajiv S. Vij, MD is a nephrologist at 103 W Loop, 281 Suite 474, Longview, TX 75605. Phone: (903) 918-8978. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rajiv S. Vij had 454 Original Medicare patients and 1,989 services. NPI 1386814226. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rajiv S. Vij, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rajiv S. Vij accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajiv S. Vij 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 Rajiv S. Vij see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 454 Original Medicare patients and 1,989 services for Rajiv S. Vij. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rajiv S. Vij's NPI number?
1386814226. 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 Rajiv S. Vij, 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 patients454
Services billed to Medicare1,989
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)495 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)245 services
  3. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)223 services
  4. Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)210 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)152 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes65%
  • Heart failure53%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%

Hospitals where Rajiv S. Vij works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rajiv S. Vij 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rajiv S. Vij is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386814226
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians