Quick answers
- Does Vijay R. Lingam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay R. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Vijay R. Lingam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 415 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Vijay R. Lingam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijay R. Lingam's NPI number?
- 1790882850. 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 Vijay R. Lingam, 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 | 415 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 469 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)327 services
- Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)30 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Vijay R. Lingam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay R. Lingam 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.
- CHRISTUS Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450034
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijay R. Lingam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2830 Calder StBeaumont, TX 77702 (409) 236‑7395
- 3080 College StBeaumont, TX 77701 (409) 212‑5002
- 3440 Fannin StBeaumont, TX 77701 (469) 437‑3564
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijay R. Lingam as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergenchealth PLLC1,056 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Associates Group PLLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Beaumont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaumont, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergenchealth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790882850 |
| 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