Quick answers
- Does Girish C. Vallabhan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Girish C. Vallabhan 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 Girish C. Vallabhan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,304 Original Medicare patients and 16,358 services for Girish C. Vallabhan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Girish C. Vallabhan's NPI number?
- 1982607586. 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 Girish C. Vallabhan, 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 | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,358 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)3,600 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)1,794 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,330 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,294 services
- Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total (84153)1,201 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Girish C. Vallabhan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Girish C. Vallabhan 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Lubbock Heart Hospital LPLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450876
- Nor-Lea Hospital DistrictLovington, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321305
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Girish C. Vallabhan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 42121 US Hwy 70Portales, NM 88130 (806) 771‑0077
- 6102 82nd St, Suite 5Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771‑0077
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Girish C. Vallabhan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lubbock Urology Clinic, LLP9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lubbock Urology Clinic, LLP
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) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982607586 |
| 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