Physician Profile
Vani Vijayakumar, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vijayakumar
Based in New Orleans, LA, Vani Vijayakumar, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Vani provided 387 services to 338 patients. The services billed most often include nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (504) 842-3470
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
387 services · 338 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
156 | More often than most peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
47 | Less often than most peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
38 | Less often than most peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78830 |
33 | As often as other peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
32 | As often as other peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver | Imaging | 78201 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Radioactive drug therapy through a vein | Imaging | 79101 |
24 | As often as other peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system | Imaging | 78226 |
13 | Less often than most peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
12 | Less often than most peers in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Vani Vijayakumar?
Vani Vijayakumar is a diagnostic radiology in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Vani Vijayakumar's address?
Vani Vijayakumar is listed at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Vani Vijayakumar?
The number on file is (504) 842-3470. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vani Vijayakumar?
Vani Vijayakumar's National Provider Identifier is 1245330935. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Vani Vijayakumar train?
Vani Vijayakumar attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vani Vijayakumar have?
Vani Vijayakumar has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Vani Vijayakumar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Vani Vijayakumar performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Vani Vijayakumar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vani Vijayakumar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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