Quick answers
- Does Vidhu S. Paliwal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vidhu S. Paliwal 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 Vidhu S. Paliwal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,222 Original Medicare patients and 3,316 services for Vidhu S. Paliwal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vidhu S. Paliwal's NPI number?
- 1952341463. 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 Vidhu S. Paliwal, 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 | 1,222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,316 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)606 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)442 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)406 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)346 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)192 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Vidhu S. Paliwal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vidhu S. Paliwal 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.
- Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500060
- Island HospitalAnacortes, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500007
- PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500030
- Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500003
- Whidbeyhealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501339
Practice locations
Addresses where Vidhu S. Paliwal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 307 S 13th St, Suite 300Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 336‑9757
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vidhu S. Paliwal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit323 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Washington →
Other cardiologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952341463 |
| 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