Quick answers
- Does Vinita Parkash accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinita Parkash 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 Vinita Parkash see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Vinita Parkash. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinita Parkash's NPI number?
- 1851302160. 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 Vinita Parkash, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)26 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 cholesterol75%
Hospitals where Vinita Parkash works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vinita Parkash 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.
- Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070022
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinita Parkash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 267 Grant StBridgeport, CT 06610 (203) 384‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vinita Parkash as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Yale University2,645 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Bridgeport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bridgeport, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Yale University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851302160 |
| 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