Quick answers
- Does Viral H. Vakil accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Viral H. Vakil 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 H. Vakil see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 527 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Viral H. Vakil. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Viral H. Vakil's NPI number?
- 1902163868. 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 H. Vakil, 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 | 527 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)206 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)172 services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)136 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)135 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
Hospitals where Viral H. Vakil works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Viral H. Vakil 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.
- CentraCare - Paynesville HospitalPaynesville, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241349
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
- Cuyuna Regional Medical CenterCrosby, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241353
- Riverwood Healthcare CenterAitkin, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241305
- St Gabriels HospitalLittle Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241370
Practice locations
Addresses where Viral H. Vakil is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 6th Ave N, Centracare Clic River CampusSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Viral H. Vakil as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CentraCare Clinic791 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CentraCare Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 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) | 1902163868 |
| 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