Quick answers
- Does Sandeep S. Vijan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sandeep S. Vijan 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 Sandeep S. Vijan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 220 services for Sandeep S. Vijan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sandeep S. Vijan's NPI number?
- 1730220278. 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 Sandeep S. Vijan, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 220 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)19 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)14 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 cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
- Diabetes16%
Hospitals where Sandeep S. Vijan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sandeep S. Vijan 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.
- Spanish Peaks Regional Health CenterWalsenburg, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061316
Practice locations
Addresses where Sandeep S. Vijan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23400 US Hwy 160Walsenburg, CO 81089 (719) 738‑4590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sandeep S. Vijan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Huerfano County Hospital District27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Huerfano County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730220278 |
| 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