Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vilkesh Jaiswal, M.D.

Pathology - Anatomic · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8178785637
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1417974122 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Jaiswal from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jaiswal

Dr. Vilkesh Jaiswal is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jaiswal performed 2,162 Medicare services across 1,195 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jaiswal is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,162
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for pathology - anatomic
1,195
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~114 Medicare services per year of practice

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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 795 $29 $275
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional 454 $22 $160
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial 153 $27 $160
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 141 $63 $380
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 92 $9 $200
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 78 $53 $233
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 63 $21 $196
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 61 $10 $142
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 57 $27 $160
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 57 $31 $200
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 47 $48 $250
Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site 32 $48 $255
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis 28 $15 $82
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 25 $21 $75
Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode 22 $17 $46
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 22 $109 $475
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 18 $3 $75
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope 17 $5 $135
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
3.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
96.3% routine
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Geographic Context

Pathology - anatomics within 10 mi
97
Per 100K population
4.5
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Jaiswal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Jaiswal experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jaiswal performed 795 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Jaiswal's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Fort Worth?
Dr. Jaiswal's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Jaiswal) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →