Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajiv Vij, M.D.

Nephrology · Longview, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
103 W LOOP 281 STE 474, Longview, TX 75605
9037810455
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1386814226 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Vij 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. Vij

Dr. Rajiv Vij is a nephrology specialist in Longview, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vij performed 2,966 Medicare services across 1,273 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vij received a total of $3,963 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vij is Very 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in TX $3,963 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,966
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for nephrology
1,273
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~165 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 551 $62 $115
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 502 $38 $143
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 486 $38 $141
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 337 $68 $160
Hemodialysis, single evaluation 193 $55 $200
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 176 $92 $200
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 136 $31 $115
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 120 $275 $600
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment 104 $14 $55
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 86 $131 $330
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 61 $220 $380
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 42 $61 $110
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 40 $120 $230
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 33 $66 $200
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 31 $101 $230
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 26 $229 $320
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 23 $48 $178
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 19 $103 $210
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,963
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $566/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for nephrology
15
Companies
70
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,813 (71.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,150 (29.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$115
2023
$82
2022
$193
2021
$154
2020
$200
2019
$199
2018
$3,020

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$2,859
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Amgen Inc.
$224
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$88
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$87
Mallinckrodt LLC
$73
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$66
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Relypsa, Inc.
$37
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$36
Horizon Pharma plc
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AURYXIA · Auryxia · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER · LOKELMA · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · Velphoro · Veltassa
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (71%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in nephrology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $134 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nephrologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$64,809
Nearest hospital
LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

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

Summary

Dr. Vij is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Vij experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vij performed 551 hospital follow-up visit, 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.
Does Dr. Vij receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vij received a total of $3,963 from 15 companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Vij's costs compare to other nephrologists in Longview?
Dr. Vij's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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 Very High for Dr. Vij) 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 →
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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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. The Transparency Score measures 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. 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 →