Quick answers
- Does Vijaykanth Mahendrakar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijaykanth Mahendrakar 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.
- What is Vijaykanth Mahendrakar's NPI number?
- 1417398728. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Vijaykanth Mahendrakar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijaykanth Mahendrakar 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.
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro HospitalEl Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050045
- Pioneers Memorial Healthcare DistrictBrawley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050342
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijaykanth Mahendrakar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 S Imperial Ave, Suite 3El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 339‑2802
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijaykanth Mahendrakar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group A P C24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in El Centro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Centro, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group A P C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 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) | 1417398728 |
| 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
- 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