Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Detroit, MI

  • NPI 1003984550
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 482022608
(313) 916-2600
fax (313) 916-3235

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301067479

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003984550. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
522
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$109,433
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 196 23 $355
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 175 72 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 29 $98
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 38 22 $296
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 29 27 $133
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 18 $145
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Detroit Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$116
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 1 $116.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$116

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
253
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$18,895
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 39 14 $1,158
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 32 0 $1,489
Prednisone Generic 28 0 $199
Lisinopril Generic 27 0 $277
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 27 13 $7,844
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 21 0 $664
Tacrolimus Generic 15 0 $4,791
Calcitriol Generic 14 0 $122
Midodrine Hcl Generic 14 0 $209
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 13 0 $733

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan's medical specialty?
Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan practices Nephrology Physician in Detroit, MI.
Where does Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan practice?
Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan practices at 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 482022608. Office phone: 3139162600.
What is Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan's NPI?
Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003984550, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.