Quick answers
- Does Vivek P. Kushwaha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vivek P. Kushwaha 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 Vivek P. Kushwaha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 991 services for Vivek P. Kushwaha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vivek P. Kushwaha's NPI number?
- 1982681730. 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 Vivek P. Kushwaha, 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 991 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)231 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)170 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (72040)71 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)38 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%
- Arthritis71%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Vivek P. Kushwaha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vivek P. Kushwaha 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.
- AD Hospital EastHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670102
- Altus Houston HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670135
- Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670077
- Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America SE HoustonPasadena, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450831
Practice locations
Addresses where Vivek P. Kushwaha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13440 University Blvd, Suite 210Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 277‑1330
- 18885 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094 (281) 829‑2000
- 2600 N Loop W, Suite 100Houston, TX 77092 (713) 650‑6900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vivek P. Kushwaha as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership99 clinicians in the group
- Orthopaedic Associates LLP15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982681730 |
| 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