Quick answers
- Does Vivek K. Khare accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vivek K. Khare 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 Vivek K. Khare see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,144 Original Medicare patients and 4,224 services for Vivek K. Khare. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vivek K. Khare's NPI number?
- 1598753915. 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 Vivek K. Khare, 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 | 2,144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,224 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,334 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)230 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)204 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)159 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)78 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vivek K. Khare is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2915 Missouri AveShreveport, LA 71109 (318) 364‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vivek K. Khare as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Delta Pathology Group LLC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Delta Pathology Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598753915 |
| 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
- 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