Quick answers
- Does Vijay G. Hegde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay G. Hegde 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 G. Hegde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 1,467 services for Vijay G. Hegde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijay G. Hegde's NPI number?
- 1821021122. 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 G. Hegde, 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,467 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)259 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)136 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)75 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)30 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Depression43%
- Anxiety43%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Vijay G. Hegde works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay G. Hegde 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.
- Mease Countryside HospitalSafety Harbor, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100265
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijay G. Hegde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2461 Enterprise Rd, Suite CClearwater, FL 33763 (727) 725‑5060
- 300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 (727) 461‑8231
- 430 Morton Plant St, Suite 402Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 461‑8635
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijay G. Hegde as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BayCare Medical Group, Inc.1,547 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BayCare Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 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) | 1821021122 |
| 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