Quick answers
- Does Gaithri A. Vivekananthan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gaithri A. Vivekananthan 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 Gaithri A. Vivekananthan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 423 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services for Gaithri A. Vivekananthan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gaithri A. Vivekananthan's NPI number?
- 1992013015. 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 Gaithri A. Vivekananthan, 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 | 423 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)246 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)119 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)117 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)99 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)85 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Gaithri A. Vivekananthan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gaithri A. Vivekananthan 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.
- Methodist Richardson Medical CenterRichardson, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450537
- Texas Health Hospital FriscoFrisco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670260
Practice locations
Addresses where Gaithri A. Vivekananthan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 N Interstate 35 E, Suite 430cDesoto, TX 75115 (469) 765‑1600
- 1213 E Trinity Mills Rd, Suite 100Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 431‑0820
- 12400 Dallas PkwyFrisco, TX 75033 (469) 495‑2000
- 2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614‑5110
- 2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Suite 407Richardson, TX 75082
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gaithri A. Vivekananthan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cogent Healthcare of Texas PA113 clinicians in the group
- Primamed Physicians, PLLC62 clinicians in the group
- Pulmonary Medicine Consultants, PA14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Desoto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Desoto, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cogent Healthcare of Texas PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992013015 |
| 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