Quick answers
- Does Viral G. Gandhi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Viral G. Gandhi 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 Viral G. Gandhi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 496 Original Medicare patients and 2,125 services for Viral G. Gandhi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Viral G. Gandhi's NPI number?
- 1811245970. 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 Viral G. Gandhi, 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 | 496 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,125 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg (J7611)444 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)236 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)181 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)181 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)171 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%
- COPD57%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Viral G. Gandhi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Viral G. Gandhi 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.
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Lovelace Regional Hospital - RoswellRoswell, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320086
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320074
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320017
Practice locations
Addresses where Viral G. Gandhi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 Seven Springs Way, Suite 100Brentwood, TN 37027
- 340 Seven Springs Way, Suite 100Brentwood, TN 37027
- 500 Walter St NE, Suite 501Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑3170
- 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑8000
- 715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Suite 301Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑7090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Viral G. Gandhi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Brentwood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brentwood, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811245970 |
| 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