Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Harohalli Vijayakumar, MD

Anesthesiology · Lowell, MA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
295 VARNUM AVE, Lowell, MA 01854
9789376235
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1457351942 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vijayakumar

Dr. Harohalli Vijayakumar is an anesthesiology specialist in Lowell, MA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vijayakumar performed 450 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vijayakumar is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 12% volume in MA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
450
Medicare services
Top 12% in MA for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$177
Avg. Medicare payment
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Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
50 $302 $1,355
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
49 $26 $100
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
42 $121 $1,009
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
40 $122 $1,007
Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen.
32 $272 $1,944
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
30 $37 $180
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone
Anesthesia services provided for a surgical procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the thigh bone.
28 $189 $1,493
Anesthesia for lower spine procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lower spine.
24 $345 $2,575
Anesthesia for neck procedure, age 1 year or older
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the neck area in patients aged one year or older.
19 $170 $1,304
Anesthesia for urinary system procedure via urethra
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure on the urinary system performed through the urethra.
19 $128 $966
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
19 $302 $2,194
Anesthesia for lower abdomen hernia repair
Anesthesia services provided during the surgical repair of a hernia in the lower abdomen for patients aged one year or older.
17 $165 $1,182
Anesthesia for abnormal heart rhythm correction
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to correct an abnormal heart rhythm.
16 $87 $796
Anesthesia for anus and rectum procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the anus and rectum.
16 $172 $1,300
Anesthesia for upper spine procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the upper spine.
13 $452 $3,159
Anesthesia for lower leg, ankle, or foot procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, or tissues of the lower leg, ankle, or foot.
13 $113 $883
Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body
This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk.
12 $155 $1,308
Anesthesia for closed chest procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a closed surgical procedure involving the chest.
11 $219 $1,572
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
15.3% high complexity
29.1% medium
55.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
772
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Vijayakumar is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in MA), with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vijayakumar experienced with anesthesia for total knee replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vijayakumar performed 50 anesthesia for total knee replacement services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Vijayakumar's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Lowell?
Dr. Vijayakumar's average Medicare payment per service is $177. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Vijayakumar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →