Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sandhya Vinu Nair, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2105676482
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1831534973 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. Vinu Nair 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. Vinu Nair

Dr. Sandhya Vinu Nair is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vinu Nair performed 2,817 Medicare services across 2,569 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vinu Nair 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,817
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,569
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~235 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 777 $7 $51
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 323 $29 $134
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 134 $7 $41
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 132 $64 $334
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 128 $35 $151
Chest X-ray, 2 views 123 $8 $66
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 90 $62 $360
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 73 $7 $49
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 66 $6 $27
Ct scan of chest with contrast 64 $41 $204
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 57 $62 $315
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 53 $7 $29
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 50 $27 $132
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 48 $6 $27
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 47 $6 $24
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 46 $6 $30
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 42 $6 $27
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 41 $61 $275
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 39 $60 $268
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 39 $8 $37
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 36 $6 $24
Knee X-ray, 3 views 36 $6 $39
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 36 $6 $28
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 32 $6 $26
Ct scan of face without contrast 30 $29 $131
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 30 $8 $44
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 25 $21 $89
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 24 $32 $194
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 24 $6 $24
Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney 24 $28 $107
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 22 $27 $149
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 17 $74 $464
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 17 $26 $97
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 15 $7 $41
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 14 $10 $64
X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views 14 $9 $40
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 13 $6 $28
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 13 $38 $198
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 12 $82 $449
CT scan of chest, without contrast 11 $88 $708
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.
0.9% high complexity
38.9% medium
60.3% routine
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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
2,327
Per 100K population
114.2
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Vinu Nair is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX).

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. Vinu Nair experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vinu Nair performed 777 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Vinu Nair's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in San Antonio?
Dr. Vinu Nair's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Vinu Nair) 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.

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 →