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Psychiatry

Vijayalakshmi Lingam, MD

Sees patients in Detroit, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Lingam, MD is a psychiatrist at 1700 Waterman St, Detroit, MI 48209. Phone: (313) 841-8900. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1760496194. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1700 Waterman St, Detroit, MI 48209 · Directions
  • Phone: (313) 841‑8900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southwest Counseling Solutions Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vijayalakshmi Lingam, 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 Vijayalakshmi Lingam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijayalakshmi Lingam 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 Vijayalakshmi Lingam's NPI number?
1760496194. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vijayalakshmi Lingam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vijayalakshmi Lingam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southwest Counseling Solutions Inc15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Detroit

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southwest Counseling Solutions Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760496194
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians