Quick answers
- Does Vaishali T. Kent accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vaishali T. Kent 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 Vaishali T. Kent see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 494 services for Vaishali T. Kent. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vaishali T. Kent's NPI number?
- 1760649867. 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 Vaishali T. Kent, 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 | 226 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 494 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)232 services
- X-ray of surgical specimen (76098)43 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)37 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)33 services
- Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)25 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis43%
- Depression29%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Vaishali T. Kent works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vaishali T. Kent 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center GrapevineGrapevine, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450563
- Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical CenterFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450137
- Medical City AllianceFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670103
- Medical City WeatherfordWeatherford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450203
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450779
Practice locations
Addresses where Vaishali T. Kent is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1250 8th Ave, Suite 545Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 912‑8080
- 1307 8th Ave, Suite 406Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 912‑8040
- 1400 8th AveFort Worth, TX 76104
- 4001 Worth StDallas, TX 75246
- 5408 Colleyville BlvdColleyville, TX 76034 (817) 498‑9920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vaishali T. Kent as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthtexas Provider Network2,697 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthtexas Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760649867 |
| 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